22 Christians killed in Gaza. Unexploded rocket found in parish church

Dec 12, 2023 23:46

Amy Balog

ACN has helped Christians sheltering at the Holy Family Church purchase food items and medicines. Photo: ACN

Holy Land•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Situation in Israel and Gaza raises fears of migration wave also in Iraq

The settling of old scores would jeopardize social cohesion throughout the region. The situation in Syria is not resolved, nor is it in Iraq. Prior to 2002, Iraq was home to more than 1.2 million Christians, but persecution, violence and poverty led to a mass emigration of Christians and Archbishop Warda said about 150,000 now remained.

Nov 03, 2023 00:08

John Pontifex

Holy Land•Local Church•Testimonies

Bethlehem: how war, disease and economic crisis threaten Jesus’ homeland

Mr. Tabash, owner of a religious goods store in Bethlehem’s Manger Square, had hoped to finally pay off his debts and recover financially after the COVID-19 pandemic, but now faces a grim reality.

Oct 31, 2023 23:20

Maria Lozano

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

How Does the Conflict Between Israel and Palestine Affect Christians?

The majority of the baptized are Arab Palestinians, although there are [also] thousands of labourers, students, Religious and priests of different countries

Oct 31, 2023 19:10

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

[Photographs] Moving procession and Stations of the Cross by Catholics in Jerusalem calling for peace

The moving procession along the 14 stations that run between the Sanctuary of the Flagellation and the Holy Sepulcher took place on a particular day: the day chosen by Pope Francis for fasting, prayer and penance for peace in the Holy Land.

Oct 30, 2023 23:17

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

From Gaza, a Catholic nun pleads for peace. They have almost no water left

Sister Nabila expressed particular concern for around 100 traumatised children they are caring for and who have known nothing but war throughout their lives.

Oct 26, 2023 23:07

ZENIT Staff