Maronite Cardinal of Lebanon speaks out on Israeli aggression against Lebanese civilians

Sep 23, 2024 21:54

ZENIT Staff

Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi strongly condemned the “Israeli aggression" Photo: AICA

The IAA has confirmed that the site will be opened to the public in the coming months

made a heartfelt visit to the Latin parish of Jenin to show support and assess the extensive damage caused by a recent ten-day Israeli military operation

The Catholic church in Jenin, located in the heart of the West Bank, has once again been caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict.

On August 28, Israel launched a large-scale military offensive across several West Bank cities

The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Ben-Gvir's comments as an "explicit call to demolish the Al-Aqsa Mosque."

the new settlement will total about 60 hectares (148 acres) and received preliminary approval along with four others in June

Holy Land•Pope Francis•Religious Freedom

Pope’s visit awakens fervor: Rosaries of 4,000 people in Papua New Guinea

In preparation for the papal visit, up to 4,000 people have taken part in nightly Rosary prayers and other spiritual activities organised on a football pitch in the city.

Aug 20, 2024 17:57

John Newton

Holy Land•Religious Life

Israeli government bans Transfiguration feast: Catholic Patriarch replies

The recurrent Israeli portrayal of Christian prayers and religious ceremonies as private events necessitating security measures-an approach distinctly detached from the spiritual essence of these occasions-serves as a persistent excuse to impede Christians from exercising their faith.

Aug 19, 2024 18:02

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

Israeli Government Minister Violates Status Quo of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount

Ben Gvir’s statements and actions have been seen as a provocation, which could fuel even more tensions in a region that is already highly volatile.

Aug 17, 2024 07:37

Elizabeth Owens

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Attacks on Christians increasing in Israel

The findings are part of a report by the Jerusalem-based Rossing Center, called Attacks on Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem, which examined the increase in hostilities towards Churches and their members in 2023.

Aug 01, 2024 17:53

John Newton

Cardinals and Bishops•Holy Land•Testimonies

Cardinal of Jerusalem: both Palestinian and Israeli Catholics are suffering. What should the Church do?

Cardinal Pizzaballa said: “We have Catholics of the Hebrew vicariate serving in the army in Gaza, and we have Catholics being bombed in Gaza. It is not easy.”

Jul 21, 2024 12:14

Amy Balog

Leo XIV begins 2026 with a new papal staff: here is the meaning… and the photos

In a Church often scrutinized for its symbols, Leo XIV’s choice is neither ornamental nor nostalgic. It is a visual theology, compressed into metal and form, reminding both shepherd and faithful that the path forward passes through the wounds of history—but does not end there

Ordinary time, our baptism, and the memory of a gift received: a simple reflection by Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, January 11, 2026

Maronite Cardinal of Lebanon speaks out on Israeli aggression against Lebanese civilians

Stairs and pathway that Jesus would have walked on discovered in Jerusalem

Cardinal Pizzaballa Visits Jenin, Offering Solidarity and Hope Amid Devastation

Israel: Destroying machines also raze a Catholic church in the West Bank

Israel continues to attack Christians and seize land from Palestinians now in the West Bank

Israeli government minister calls for construction of synagogue on Temple Mount (where Muslim mosque now stands)

Under shadow of Gaza, Israeli government backs settlers expropriating Christian land

Pope’s visit awakens fervor: Rosaries of 4,000 people in Papua New Guinea

Israeli government bans Transfiguration feast: Catholic Patriarch replies

Israeli Government Minister Violates Status Quo of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount

Attacks on Christians increasing in Israel

Cardinal of Jerusalem: both Palestinian and Israeli Catholics are suffering. What should the Church do?