Dozens of Orthodox rabbis speak out against settler violence and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis

Aug 21, 2025 16:52

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Rabbi Yosef Blau is one of those who promoted and signed the appeal. Photo: Asia News

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Local Church

American Catholic Church Commends President Trump for Acknowledging Starvation in Gaza and Urges Administration to Expand Humanitarian Access

Bishop Zaidan’s comments follow reports that the United States would work with its allies to distribute aid to Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis

Jul 31, 2025 21:41

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Justice and Peace•Local Church

Bishops of the USA: Protect the Dignity of Workers as Use of Artificial Intelligence Increases in the Workplace

“My brother bishops and I are particularly mindful those among us who are already vulnerable—immigrant workers, farm laborers, low-wage earners, and young people—who often suffer the greatest effects of economic disruptions”

Jul 29, 2025 21:16

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Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Local Church

Why did the Israeli army attack a Catholic parish in Gaza? Israel “holds itself accountable” after investigation

Days later, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) described the incident as the result of a “technical failure,” not a human miscalculation. In a report, military investigators claimed the damage had been caused by an unintentional munition deviation during an operation in the area.

Jul 25, 2025 20:36

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Gender Ideology•Justice and Peace

US Olympic Committee bans biological men who identify as women from competing against women in women’s sports

USOPC leaders Sarah Hirshland and Gene Sykes acknowledged the update in a message to Team USA athletes and partners, underscoring that the committee, as a federally chartered body, is bound to respect federal directives. “Our statutory framework requires us to uphold the expectations laid out by our government,” the letter states, pointing to the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act as a foundational legal benchmark.

Jul 24, 2025 20:30

Tim Daniels

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

How many Christians remain in Gaza after nearly two years of war? These are the data

The numbers paint a picture both stark and sacred. Before the conflict escalated, over a thousand Christians — mostly Orthodox and Catholic — called Gaza home

Jul 23, 2025 22:53

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Dozens of Orthodox rabbis speak out against settler violence and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis

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American Catholic Church Commends President Trump for Acknowledging Starvation in Gaza and Urges Administration to Expand Humanitarian Access

Bishops of the USA: Protect the Dignity of Workers as Use of Artificial Intelligence Increases in the Workplace

Why did the Israeli army attack a Catholic parish in Gaza? Israel “holds itself accountable” after investigation

US Olympic Committee bans biological men who identify as women from competing against women in women’s sports

How many Christians remain in Gaza after nearly two years of war? These are the data