Parish priest in Gaza: ‘We have endured relentless Calvary for months’

Parish priest in Gaza: ‘We have endured relentless Calvary for months’

Vatican news Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of the Holy Family Catholic parish in Gaza, speaks of the “extremely serious” situation in the Gaza Strip, comparing the situation of Christians in the Strip to Christ on Calvary. By Sr Francine-Marie Cooper “The situation continues to be extremely serious and is getting worse by the hour. Our…

Pope expresses relief over kidnapped released in Haiti, prays for those still held

Pope expresses relief over kidnapped released in Haiti, prays for those still held

Vatican news During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis expresses his satisfaction for the release of a teacher and four of the six religious kidnapped in Haiti. He calls for the release of those still detained and offers prayers for Ukraine, Palestine and war-torn Israel, South Sudan and Syria. By Vatican News Four Brothers of the…

Patriarch Pizzaballa: Gaza ceasefire more urgent than ever

Patriarch Pizzaballa: Gaza ceasefire more urgent than ever

Vatican news In a new interview with Vatican News, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem reiterates his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging both sides to compromise. By Federico Piana and Joseph Tulloch “A ceasefire in Gaza is more urgent than ever. » This is the last appeal for peace launched by Cardinal Pierbattista…