Vatican news Pope Francis prays for peace and remembers today's martyrs, highlighting discrimination and persecution around the world. By Francesca Merlo Addressing the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square for his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis invited all present to implore the Sacred Heart of Jesus “to touch the hearts of those who desire war, so…
Vatican news In this week's news from the Churches of the Orient, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine church is discovered in Israel, Armenia recognizes the State of Palestine and Cardinal Pietro Parolin visits the Church in Lebanon. This week's Oriental News: Discovery of a Byzantine church in the Negev The remains…
Vatican news The Latin Patriarch Cardinal of Jerusalem speaks of the critical period the Holy Land is going through and the difficulty of finding solutions. By Andrea Tornielli “The moment is very painful, we are experiencing a very long night. But we also know that the nights are ending. This is the moment when the…
Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher marks the 76th anniversary of Israel's independence, recalling the history between the Holy See and Israel and expressing the belief that dialogue and collaboration in favor of peace are possible. Deborah Castellano Lubov Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with…
Vatican news Pope Francis extends Easter greetings to Eastern Rite Catholics and Orthodox brothers and sisters who celebrate the Lord's resurrection according to the Julian calendar and prays for peace in Ukraine, Palestine and Israel. By Nathan Morley and Christopher Wells In his reflections on the Sunday Gospel during the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis recalls…
Vatican news The Cardinal Patriarch of Jerusalem reflects on the ongoing war in Gaza expressing his belief it shows the inevitability of the two-state solution: “There is no alternative to the two states but the continuation of war.” By Roberto Cetera “When we met in Gaza in November for a long conversation 30 days after…
Vatican news Pope Francis advocates for world peace, highlighting the devastating consequences of war and calling for prayer for conflict-stricken regions like Ukraine, Palestine, Israel and Myanmar, while advocating for peaceful solutions and peace. reconciliation. By Francesca Merlo During his general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis moves from cardinal to theological virtues, recalling that faith,…
Vatican news Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, was in Jerusalem from April 12 to 18, in his capacity as president of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. During his visit, he participated in formal meetings and meetings with local Christian communities. By Roberto Cetera Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, was in…
Vatican news The general secretary of the World Council of Churches joins in its strong condemnation of the killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers who were bringing desperately needed food to Gaza. By Lisa Zengarini The World Council of Churches (WCC) has joined the international outcry over the recent killing of seven people…
Two grieving fathers, one Israeli Jewish and the other Palestinian Muslim, speak to Vatican News about their meeting with Pope Francis, who thanked them for their testimony of fraternity. By Francesca Sabatinelli and Joseph Tulloch Rami Elhalan is a Jewish Israeli whose 13-year-old daughter, Smadar, was killed in a suicide bombing in Jerusalem in 1997….