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

Aug 29, 2024 20:05

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

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

locals are elated that the pope will be coming – despite the city being hard to reach.

Ben Gvir visited the Esplanade of the Mosques and said that Jewish prayer was permitted in the Temple Mount

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

Holy Land•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Decries Israeli Bombing of Catholic School in Gaza

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Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Israel targets Catholic Church school in Gaza

Therefore, the Latin Patriarchate condemns «in the strongest terms the attacks against civilians or any belligerent action that does not ensure that civilians remain out of the combat zone.»

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Holy Land•Local Church

Mayor of Jerusalem hosts Catholic and Orthodox leaders: tax collection on the table

The church leaders reiterated their longstanding position that such unilateral actions by municipalities conflict with the historical status quo and the rights of the Churches.

Jul 04, 2024 18:02

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Holy Land•Vatican Diplomacy

Israeli embassy attacks Catholic leaders in the Holy Land for comments on Gaza massacre

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Jul 04, 2024 17:56

Valentina di Giorgio

Holy Land•Pope Francis

«Promoting peace and freeing prisoners are signs of Christian identity,» Pope Francis asks benefactors of Eastern Catholics

Speech to the participants in the Assembly of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (ROACO)

Jun 27, 2024 17:30

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