Faced with the situation in the Holy Land and after canceling his visit to Israel, the Turkish president calls the Pope

Oct 26, 2023 23:34

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Pope Francis with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Photo: Vatican Media

Local Church•Testimonies

Catholic nuns in Gaza facing Israeli bombing threat: we will not flee without our sick and elderly people

In her statement, Sister Nabila said: «We will not go. The people have nothing, not even the basic things. Where should we go? To die in the street? We have elderly people, here are also the Sisters of Mother Teresa, with disabled people and elderly people? We need medicines. Many hospitals are destroyed. Where should we go?»

Oct 17, 2023 00:19

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Church and World•Testimonies

Cardinal Offers Himself in Exchange for Jewish Children Kidnapped by Hamas

“Am I ready for an exchange [and[ anything if that also can lead to the release of the children and bring them home, there’s no problem. For my part, absolute availability,” said recently created Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa

Oct 16, 2023 17:44

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Church and World•Pope Francis

From the Vatican, Pope Appeals for Respect of Humanitarian Law in Gaza

Pope asked 22,000 people, who gathered in Saint Peter’s Square at midday this Sunday, to pray a special Holy Mary for peace. He interceded for Gaza without minimizing what Israelis have suffered.

Oct 15, 2023 20:12

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Church and World

Without Ceasing to Condemn Terrorism, Vatican Media Makes Visible the Israeli Invasion

The editorial line of the Holy See media, specifically “Vatican News, has been making visible the injustice that the 2 million or so Palestinians living in Gaza are suffering, some of whom are Christians and not terrorists.

Oct 12, 2023 13:47

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Church and World•Pope Francis

Pope Expresses His Position on the Conflict in Israel and Palestine and His Concern Over Siege of Gaza

Pope Francis expressed his concern for both the Israeli and Palestinian civilian victims

Oct 11, 2023 13:37

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The art of refraining from taking advantage of fame, popularity, and success, according to Pope Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, January 18, 2026

Pope Leo XIV approves a jubilee year to mark 800 years since the death of St. Francis: here’s what you need to know

As part of the centenary observances, the Holy See has also announced an exceptional opportunity for veneration: from 22 February to 22 March 2026, the body of Saint Francis will be brought out of its crypt

Faced with the situation in the Holy Land and after canceling his visit to Israel, the Turkish president calls the Pope

Letter to the People of God at the end of the Synod of the Church 2024: Synodality is the way God expects of the Church

Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem’s moving letter on the situation in the Holy Land

Argentina Is To Have a New Saint: Pope Approves Miracle of “Mamá Antula”

Biden and Pope Francis speak by phone about Israel and Gaza in 20-minute call

How many Catholics are there in the world? Catholic Church Statistics 2023

In a New Interview Pope Addresses Crisis, Messianism and Reveals a Possible Trip to New Guinea . . . and Argentina

Catholic nuns in Gaza facing Israeli bombing threat: we will not flee without our sick and elderly people

Cardinal Offers Himself in Exchange for Jewish Children Kidnapped by Hamas

From the Vatican, Pope Appeals for Respect of Humanitarian Law in Gaza

Without Ceasing to Condemn Terrorism, Vatican Media Makes Visible the Israeli Invasion

Pope Expresses His Position on the Conflict in Israel and Palestine and His Concern Over Siege of Gaza