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October 12, 2023
ROME – Israel’s ambassador to the Vatican has voiced appreciation for Pope Francis’s recent remarks regarding the catastrophic surprise attack by Hamas, saying the pontiff’s call for the release of hostages and his insistence on the right to self-defense filled a “vacuum”. Raphael Schutz, who has served as Israel’s Ambassador to the Holy See since
October 11, 2023
Fears are mounting over the future of Christians in Gaza following an outbreak of war between Israel and the terror group Hamas, with one Catholic leader saying he was worried the community will vanish completely. Franciscan Fr Francesco Patton, the Custos of the Holy Land, said Palestinian Christians would be doing their utmost to escape
October 09, 2023
ROME – A massive and deadly surprise offensive from Hamas in recent days has prompted Israel to declare war, drawing appeals from Pope Francis and church leaders in the Holy Land for calm, and for international intervention to prevent further bloodshed. At the same time, Israel’s embassy to the Holy See has warned the Vatican
January 19, 2017
Such a strategy would make Christians a 'target' for their enemies, Church leaders have said
November 07, 2016
'Their numbers are small, but their faith is strong,' the cardinal said
June 24, 2016
However loud you are on social media your vote is worth no more than those who say nothing
July 19, 2015
'Compared with a year ago, we're worse off,' says Gaza parish priest Fr Jorge Hernandez
December 18, 2014
Cardinal Nichols reflects on his recent visit to the tiny Catholic community in Gaza
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