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Israel investigates soldier who destroyed crucifix in Lebanon amid Catholic outcry
An Israeli soldier destroyed a statue of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion in a Catholic village in southern Lebanon, which prompted a…
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Catholic News - General
Jerusalem churches advocate for Gazan children to have cancer treatment in Israel
Eight-year-old Yamen Abu Hilal lies on a bed as a woman sits beside him in a hospital room in Gaza…
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Catholic News - General
‘Hebrew Catholic’ association launches in Israel
Bishop Yaacoub Camil Afram Antoine presides over a Mass celebrating the launch of the Association of Hebrew Catholics on Aug.…
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Catholic News - General
Israel says ‘deviation of munitions’ led to deadly strike on Gaza Catholic church
A picture shows a view of a damaged facade of the Holy Family Church on July 18, 2025, a day…
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Catholic News - Pope
Catholic cardinals in Iran and Israel pray for peace as violence escalates
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem (pictured) and Cardinal Dominique Mathieu of the Archdiocese of Tehran–Isfahan in Iran asked…
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Catholic News - Americas
Palestinian Christians double down on criticizing U.S. Catholic bishops on Israel, Zionism
Palestinians stand on the rubble and debris of the Latin Patriarchate Holy Family School after it was hit during Israeli…
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Catholic News - Pope
Christian communities in Israel face growing hostility, annual report reveals
Speakers present at the briefing presenting the report “Attacks on Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem” by the Rossing Center…
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Catholic News - General
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal in Gaza, includes hostage release
A soldier passes by a wall covered with photos of hostages held by Hamas after the deadly Oct. 7, 2023,…
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Catholic News - Pope
Cardinal Pizzaballa on truce between Israel and Hamas: ‘It was absolutely necessary’
The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, speaks with Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Holy Family Church, during his…
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Catholic News - Pope
Pope Francis urges release of Hamas hostages, end of conflict in Israel and Palestine
After his Angelus on Sept. 15, 2024, Pope Francis appealed for the release of the remaining Hamas hostages and said…
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