We must not forget the plight of the Palestinian Christians
December 11, 2017
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Israel’s friends need to call out its unjustified treatment of Palestine’s Christian community
Catholic leaders urge Israel to meet Palestinian hunger strikers’ demands
May 2, 2017
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The prisoners are seeking an improvement in their prison conditions and an end to administrative detention
New embassy signals Pope’s love for Palestine, says President Abbas
January 16, 2017
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The Palestinian embassy to the Holy See was inaugurated on Saturday
Priest jailed for smuggling arms to Palestinian militants dies aged 94
January 3, 2017
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Monsignor Hilarion Capucci had a history of activism linked to Middle East conflicts
Pope Francis wishes Christmas peace to those scarred by war
December 25, 2016
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In his Urbi et Orbi blessing, the Pope called for an end to the fighting in Syria and other war-torn countries
A tale of three Christmases
December 22, 2016
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In the birthplace of Christianity, the different calendars used by churches mean that Christmas comes more than once a year
Catholic leaders in Holy Land pray for those hit by wildfires
November 29, 2016
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Most of the fires were under control by November 28, security officials said
Cardinal Nichols visits Gaza’s Christians
November 7, 2016
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‘Their numbers are small, but their faith is strong,’ the cardinal said
Nuncio to UN calls for creation of Palestinian state
July 18, 2016
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The Pope’s permanent observer at the UN told the Security Council that the creation of two states would help bring peace to the region
Israeli authorities stop bishops from visiting separation wall in disputed area
January 12, 2016
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A delegation of bishops from the Holy Land Coordination was turned away from the Cremisan Valley
Vatican recognises Palestine state as historic treaty comes into force
January 4, 2016
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The Holy See has announced that its ‘comprehensive agreement’ with the ‘State of Palestine’ has now been put into effect
Syrian Catholic leaders call for diplomatic solution to ongoing conflict
November 2, 2015
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Bishops also thanked God for release of Fr Jack Murad by ISIS earlier this month