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Lebanon: Palestinian Christian refugees enduring pain of war in Gaza

Areas of southern Lebanon are shaken nearly every day by explosions of artillery fire or Israeli airstrikes in retaliation for attacks by Hezbollah. The Lebanese Shiite movement, allied with the Palestinian Hamas, has harassed northern Israel since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip, which started on October 7 after Hamas made a deadly rampage in Israel. The

March 14th, 2024|

One priest looking after 512 Christians sheltering at Gaza’s only Catholic church

The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) says that one priest and seven religious sisters are looking after 512 Christians who are sheltering from the conflict at Gaza’s only Catholic church. For the past two weeks, the area around Holy Family Parish Church has suffered intense military clashes and shelling. The faithful taking refuge include 120 children and

March 13th, 2024|

Crown Prince says Jordan vibrant example of interfaith harmony

HRH Crown Prince Hussein on Tuesday said Jordan is a vibrant example of interfaith harmony. Crown Prince Hussein made these remarks at a meeting with a delegation from Georgetown University, headed by Muslim chaplain Yahya Hendi, and including faculty members Matthew E Carnes and Ryann Elizabeth, as well as a number of students, as part of a university seminar titled

March 13th, 2024|

Gaza teen waits to follow vocation: ‘My faith is flourishing amidst the challenges of war’

Five months ago in Gaza City, 18-year-old Suhail Shadi Abu Dawod was waiting for a visa for Italy to begin his novitiate in the Institute of the Incarnate Word (IVE) — and then the Israel-Hamas war broke out. “I began considering joining the Incarnate Word congregation in 2021, when I was 15 years old,” Abu Dawod told CNA through his pastor, Father

March 13th, 2024|

Syria after October 7, a never-ending crisis

“In addition to hitting the airports in Damascus and Aleppo, many Civilians Die because of these attacks, which in the past were limited only to military areas.” With these words, Ayham from Damascus recounts the difficulties and fears of those in Syria today suffering the indirect consequences of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Syria context We have often talkedabout Syria, today we

March 13th, 2024|

Irish bishops tell Israel, Hamas: ‘Stop the War!’

Bishops in Ireland have called for a complete ceasefire in Gaza: “Enough, please! Let us all say it: enough…Stop!” Hamas – the Islamist organization that rules Gaza – attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing over 1000 people and kidnapping over 250 others. Israel then declared war on Hamas, and an estimated 30,000 Palestinians have since been killed. Israel has also

March 13th, 2024|

Update on Christian community and institutions in Gaza

Gaza Christians and internally displaced people (IDPs) are still sheltering in the two Church compounds: the Holy Family Parish Church compound (that includes the church, parish facilities, school buildings, three convents, and care homes), and the Greek Orthodox Church. Israel has ordered people to evacuate the Zeitoun neighbourhood, where the Holy Family Parish is located. Orthodox Christians from the neighbouring

March 13th, 2024|

‘Lebanon’s children are suffering’

"Even if people try to get used to their difficult lives and the ongoing instability, children are suffering." This was the sentiment expressed by Georges Hajj, president of the Hadeal Association in Lebanon, in an interview with Vatican News' Olivier Bonnell on the ground in the country. Hadeal, which stands for "Humanitarian Association for Development, Empowerment, Assistance, and Learning," runs

March 13th, 2024|

Good Friday Collection ‘helps Christians remain in Holy Land’

In a letter addressed to the bishops around the world, the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, said many pilgrims today remain far from the city of their dreams, while the inhabitants of the Holy Land continue to suffer and die. The Cardinal said that pilgrimages to the Holy Land have a history as old

March 13th, 2024|

Fr. Faltas: We cannot close our eyes to children dying in Gaza

“We cannot close our eyes and hearts to hungry and scared children. We cannot remain indifferent to knowing that 60,000 pregnant women in Gaza suffer from hunger and malnutrition in their delicate and important condition: that of giving life.” Fr. Ibrahim Faltas, Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land, made this new impassioned plea on Saturday in an interview

March 13th, 2024|
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