Christians Blocked from Holy Week Worship in Jerusalem as Violence Erupted at Sacred Sites
Christians marking one of the holiest moments of the liturgical year faced significant restrictions and reported violence in Jerusalem, raising…
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Cardinal Parolin Urges Urgent End to Conflict, Warns Escalation is Near
The Vatican is renewing its call for peace as global tensions continue to rise, with Cardinal Pietro Parolin delivering a…
Priest Killed While Rushing to Aid Parishioner in Lebanon Bombing as Pope Leo XIV Mourns Victims of Escalating Conflict
A Catholic priest in southern Lebanon has died after being wounded during a bombing that struck a residential area, prompting…
Pilgrims Evacuate Holy Land as War Breaks Out, Jesuit Priest Reflects on Faith Amid Crisis
A Jesuit priest who recently led a Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land says the experience of fleeing a war…
Catholic Theologians Urge Moral Clarity as U.S.–Iran Conflict Raises Just War Questions
As military tensions intensify between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Catholic theologians are urging political leaders to ensure that…
As Missiles Fall Across the Gulf, Church Leaders Urge Prayer and Diplomacy in Escalating Iran Conflict
As military strikes intensify across the Middle East, Catholic leaders in the Gulf are pleading for calm, prayer, and renewed…
Holy See Remains ‘Full of Hope’ for Gaza Peace Plan, Says Cardinal Parolin
Despite the ongoing violence in Gaza and new reports of hostility toward Christians in the West Bank, the Vatican continues…
Pope Leo XIV Reflects on ‘Two Very Painful Years’ in the Holy Land on the Second Anniversary of Hamas Attack
On the second anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, Pope Leo XIV called on the world to reject hatred and…
‘I Wanted Out of This Place’: The Exploitation of Women in Gaza’s War
As the war in Gaza drags into its second year, the suffering of civilians — especially women and children —…
Pope Leo Calls Gaza Parish, Pledges Commitment to Ending the War
In the heart of Gaza City, where war continues to displace thousands, Pope Leo XIV personally reached out to the…