Slight improvement’ in Pope’s condition
On Monday evening, the Holy See Press Office provided the following update on Pope Francis' health: The Holy Father's clinical condition, despite its severity, has shown a slight improvement. No episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress occurred today, and some laboratory tests have shown improvement. The monitoring of his mild kidney insufficiency has not raised any concerns. Oxygen therapy continues, although
Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem Condemn Unjust Foreclosure Against Armenian Patriarchate, Urge Immediate Intervention
With great concern, we, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, stand in steadfast solidarity with the Orthodox Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem in its pursuit of justice against an unjust foreclosure order issued by the Municipality of Jerusalem. The actions taken against the Arminian Patriarchate, based on an unverified and exorbitant Arnona Tax debt, are legally dubious and
Israeli Jesuit David Neuhaus: the plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza feels like a kick in the stomach
Jerusalem – “We are in no hurry”. This is how US President Donald Trump yesterday offered an important detail regarding the plan for the reconstruction and development of the Gaza Strip under the direct control of the United States that he presented last week during the visit to Washington of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking to journalists aboard Air
Iraqi Christian Alliance Pushes for Fair Representation
On Thursday, the Christian Alliance, a coalition of eight parties, issued a memorandum to five Iraqi official bodies, outlining several key demands aimed at addressing the concerns of the country's diminishing Christian communities. The memorandum was addressed to the Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament and his deputies, the President and members of the Federal Court, the head and members of
Hundreds of rabbis protest “ethnic cleansing” plan for Gaza
Jewish leaders and activists in the United States condemn President Trump's proposal to "take over" and redevelop Gaza, saying this would amount to the ethical cleansing of millions of Palestinians.
Fr. Faltas grateful for Italy for welcoming sick children from Gaza
Father Ibrahim Faltas, Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land, expresses gratitude to Italy for welcoming several sick children from Gaza for medical treatment.
A humanitarian plea from the Churches of Jerusalem: Defending the dignity and presence of the People of Gaza
As custodians of the Christian faith and conscience in this sacred land, we raise our voices in sorrow and steadfast resolve in the face of the ongoing suffering in Gaza. The devastation that has unfolded before the eyes of the world is a profound moral and humanitarian tragedy. Thousands of innocent lives have been lost, and entire communities stand in
Jordan: Cardinal Pizzaballa praises efforts designed to support religious tourism in Jordan
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, President of the Hashemite University Professor Khalid Al-Hiyari, welcomed His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of member of the university's board of trustees Dr. 'Isa Haddad, the university's vice presidents, deans of faculties, and a number of faculty members. At the outset of the meeting, Dr.
A humanitarian plea from the Churches of Jerusalem
As custodians of the Christian faith and conscience in this sacred land, we raise our voices in sorrow and steadfast resolve in the face of the ongoing suffering in Gaza. The devastation that has unfolded before the eyes of the world is a profound moral and humanitarian tragedy. Thousands of innocent lives have been lost, and entire communities stand in
A Pastoral Visit of Love and Harmony: Cardinal Pizzaballa in Northern Zarqa
Day One – The Official Welcome Cardinal Pizzaballa was warmly received in the Zarqa Governorate by Fr. Eyad Bader, the parish priest of Zarqa North, Fr. Ruben Cabrera, the vicar priest, Dr. Firas Abu Qaoud, the Governor of Zarqa, and Dr. Hail Al-Ayash, Deputy Governor, along with the priests of Zarqa from various churches, municipal and central council members, and