Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services led his brother bishops in prayer for wisdom as they began their fall plenary assembly in Baltimore Nov. 13 with a Mass for peace.
U.S. bishops open fall assembly with prayer, reflection and a Mass for peace
Synod members from around the globe unite in praying for peace
“In these hours of anguish,” members of the synod unite with Pope Francis in praying for peace in every nation of the Middle East and in every country at war.
Gaza Strip Catholic priest brings comfort to traumatized community, with special focus on young people
Most of the Gaza population is made of youth, and most of them have never been involved in violent acts. But they pay the price of trauma for violence between Israel and Palestine over the years. Father Gabriel Romanelli, who serves Gaza Holy Family Parish, is on a mission to change it.
Offering sacraments and support, archbishop of Jerusalem visits Gaza
A day that started with heavy hearts visiting homes damaged in May violence between Hamas and Israel ended in a celebration of faith, love and family.
Photos of the Week: May 17, 2021
In the spotlight: Israeli-Palestinian conflict, attempted-assassination anniversary, Our Lady of Fatima
Vatican’s top diplomat meets about Mideast with U.S., Israeli ambassadors
The Vatican, U.S. and Israeli ambassadors to the Vatican to express concern that “possible unilateral actions” on their part would further jeopardize peace in the region.
U.N. officials, church leaders decry escalating situation in Syria
As Syria’s war soon enters its eighth year, many decry the recent dangerous escalation in the conflict, whether in the country’s north, between Turkey and the Kurds, or in the south, between Iran and Israel.
Mideast Christian leaders to Trump: Jerusalem move could have dire results
In an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Christian leaders in Jerusalem said U.S. recognition of the city as the capital of Israel could have dire regional consequences.