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Christians in Gaza face ‘worst period’ since start of war, report says

March 14, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

Celebration of Mass at Holy Family Parish in Gaza. / Credit: ACN & Holy Family Parish

ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 14, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA).
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has released a report highlighting that the Chr… […]

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Vatican’s Good Friday Holy Land collection to aid humanitarian efforts in Gaza 

March 12, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

Injured parishioners receive Communion on the third Sunday of Advent, Dec. 17, 2023, at Holy Family Parish in Gaza. The Pontifical Collection for the Holy Land provides community aid and assistance for parochial activities for Holy Family Parish… […]

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In Holy Land visit, Catholic Relief Services head sees ‘hope and resiliency’ amid chaos

February 7, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

CRS CEO Sean Callahan visits the Holy Land. / Credit: CRS

CNA Staff, Feb 7, 2024 / 11:15 am (CNA).
The head of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) said a recent visit to the Holy Land showed him a region wrought by violent chaos yet filled with peop… […]

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CUA theology dean: Just war doctrine requires Israel to avoid civilian casualties

December 28, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

Moral theology professor Joseph Capizzi speaks with Tracy Sabol on “EWTN News Nightly” Dec. 22, 2023. / Credit: “EWTN News Nightly”

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 28, 2023 / 10:52 am (CNA).
If it wants to comply with “just war” doctrine, Israel… […]

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White House raises concerns with Israel about killings at Catholic church in Gaza

December 19, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

John Kirby, coordinator of the National Security Council for Strategic Communications at the White House. / Credit: “EWTN News Nightly”

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 19, 2023 / 09:41 am (CNA).
White House National Security Council spokesman Jo… […]

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Nahida and Samar: Mother and daughter killed in attack on Gaza parish

December 18, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

Roman Catholic Church of Holy Family in Gaza City. / Credit: Mohammed Abed/AFP via Getty Images

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 18, 2023 / 18:00 pm (CNA).
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem reported Dec. 16 that an Israeli sniper killed two members of H… […]

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IDF denies responsibility for killing of Palestinian Christians at Gaza church

December 18, 2023 Catholic News Agency 7

Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza at Christmas 2021. / Credit: Anas-Mohammed/Shutterstock

Rome Newsroom, Dec 18, 2023 / 10:35 am (CNA).
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has denied culpability over the deaths of two Christian Palestinian women … […]

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Pope Francis condemns reported Israeli sniper attack on Gaza Catholic church

December 17, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his Angelus address on Dec. 17, 2023. / Credit: Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Dec 17, 2023 / 11:20 am (CNA).
In the latest sign of escalating strain between the Holy See and Israel over the mounting civilian… […]

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Two women killed amid Israeli attack at Holy Family parish in Gaza, Latin Patriarchate says

December 16, 2023 Catholic News Agency 1

Smoke billows over the northern Gaza Strip during Israeli bombardment from southern Israel on December 14, 2023 amid continuing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. / Credit: Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images

W… […]

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Latin patriarch of Jerusalem asks for donations in face of suffering, hatred in Holy Land

November 7, 2023 Catholic News Agency 0

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem. / Credit: Christian Gennari / OESSH

ACI Prensa Staff, Nov 7, 2023 / 18:00 pm (CNA).
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, has published an open letter ask… […]

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