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In Palestine and Israel, in 6 months of war, «it is shameful that no one has been able to call the warmongers to account». Jesuits write this words in the statement released in the Easter days regarding the atrocities that are bloodying the Holy Land. Father David Neuhaus, also a member of the Society of Jesus, bears witness to the

Seven humanitarian aid workers with the World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed by an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza on Monday, subsequently bringing the group’s relief efforts in the region to a halt. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have accepted responsibility for the strike but said they did not intend to kill innocent humanitarian aid workers. The workers — who

Since the escalation of violence on October 7, 2023, Gaza has lost at least 3,800 people, with 12,900 more injured. Numerous residents have been forced to seek refuge in hospitals, UNRWA facilities, and churches. The shortage of electricity, water, and food supplies, especially for hospitals, has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. “Do you know what I wish for right now?”. He

The Pope is planning to help Christians in Gaza find work after the end of the Israel-Hamas conflict. According to the Dicastery for Eastern Churches the Pope intends to launch a project to “help the population” of Gaza or the West Bank “resume a more dignified life and create job opportunities once the war is over”. The outbreak of the

As several charitable groups are halting operations in the wake of the killing of seven humanitarian aid workers in Gaza, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is increasing its presence and efforts in the region.  Jason Knapp, Holy Land representative for the U.S.-based Catholic group, told CNA that while it is “working hard to keep our team as safe as possible,” it

In light of the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza from an Israeli strike, the U.S. bishops’ overseas development arm has said it’s critical there are improvements to the humanitarian notification system, and to how parties in conflict ensure that personnel serving humanitarian agencies are kept safe. “CRS, and I think all humanitarian actors are extremely concerned

The Apostolic Vicar of Aleppo and the Maronite Archbishop of Damascus voice concern for a possible escalation of conflict in the Middle East and express gratitude for Pope Francis’ words recalling the continuing suffering of Syrians in his Easter "Urbi et Orbi" message.

Pope Francis reiterates his appeal for negotiated solutions to the ongoing wars in Ukraine, Palestine and Israel. Pope Francis on Sunday invoked political leaders to pause and make efforts to mediate, to negotiate a path to peace. Speaking during the Regina Coeli address, the Holy Father invited the faithful not to fail in continuing to pray for peace: “A just,

“We rejoice for the Resurrection but with our heart in Gaza where they are living through an extended Good Friday” In the respect of the Status Quo, the traditional visit to the friars and the Custos of the Holy Land was made by some of the Orthodox Christian Churches present in Jerusalem on Tuesday, 2nd April for the Easter greetings, which the Catholics celebrated

Your Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein, Your Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein Ibn Abdullah, I have the pleasure to convey to you my profound thanks for the invitation this evening to this Ramadan Iftar, which coincides with the start of the Lenten Season of fasting for the sisterly Churches that follow the Julian Calendar, and the Holy Week for