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Gaza priest says Christians in territory will unite with Pope in prayer
- . 27 October 2023
As Christians prepare to join in prayer today for peace in the Holy Land, a parish priest in Gaza says his parishioners appreciate Pope Francis’ closeness and his frequent phone calls of support. Source: Vatican News.
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Pope appeals for release of hostages and more humanitarian aid for Gaza
- . 26 October 2023
Pope Francis yesterday renewed his appeal to Hamas to release Israeli hostages and to Israel to let humanitarian aid reach Gaza, while inviting the faithful to join him in praying for peace on Friday. Source: Vatican News.
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Cardinal Pizzaballa: It is time to stop this war
- . 25 October 2023
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has written a letter to his diocese, urging Christians to turn to God in the midst of the Holy Land war. Source: Aleteia.
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Gaza church destroyed in airstrike, 17 killed
- . 23 October 2023
A Caritas staff member and her family were among at least 17 people killed in an airstrike on a church compound in Gaza on Thursday night. Source: The Tablet.
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Caritas Australia launches appeal to support displaced families in Gaza
- . 18 October 2023
Caritas Australia has launched an appeal to support displaced families in Gaza as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues.
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Patriarch offers himself as exchange for hostages held by Hamas
- . 17 October 2023
The Latin Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem, who has called for today to be a global day of fasting and prayer for peace in the Holy Land, has offered to be exchanged for children being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. Source: CNA.
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Pope urges Israelis and Palestinians to stop spilling “innocent blood”
- . 16 October 2023
Pope Francis has renewed his urgent appeal to Israeli and Palestinian fighters to stop perpetrating violence and spilling “innocent blood”. Source: Vatican News.
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Synod members from around the world unite to pray for peace
- . 13 October 2023
Synod participants who have known war and conflict firsthand led the assembly of the Synod of Bishops yesterday by praying for peace between Israel and Palestine, throughout the Middle East and across the globe. Source: CNS.
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Türkiye’s first new church in 100 years opens its doors
- . 13 October 2023
The Syriac Orthodox Church has opened the first Christian place of worship to be built in the 100-year history of the Republic of TĂĽrkiye. Source: Vatican News.