Custody of Holy Land: ‘Pray for us and all innocent people suffering in absurd war’

Custody of Holy Land: ‘Pray for us and all innocent people suffering in absurd war’

Vatican news Speaking to Vatican News, the Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land calls for prayer as millions of innocent people in the Holy Land fear for their lives and those of their loved ones in an escalating conflict. By Linda Bordoni The voices of Church leaders in the Holy Land are being…

Holy Land Churches implore political leaders to reach agreement for peace

Holy Land Churches implore political leaders to reach agreement for peace

Vatican news A statement issued by the patriarchs and heads of the churches of Jerusalem expresses grave concern over the heightened tensions that are putting the region on the brink of all-out war and calls for a negotiated settlement for peace. By Linda Bordoni As the twelfth month of “the current devastating war” approaches and…

Cardinal Parolin and President Pezeshkian of Iran speak by phone

Cardinal Parolin and President Pezeshkian of Iran speak by phone

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Iran’s new President, Masoud Pezeshkian, discuss issues of common interest in a phone call, with Cardinal Parolin expressing the Holy See’s deep concern about the risk of an extension of the war in the Middle East. By Vatican News On Monday morning, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State…