Tag: Israel
URBI ET ORBI: Pope Francis deplores ‘desperate humanitarian situation’ in Gaza
"My heart grieves for the victims of the abominable attack of 7 October, and I reiterate my urgent appeal for the liberation of those still being held hostage."
Red Crescent in Gaza working in ‘catastrophic situation’
The situation is described as "catastrophic" as essential resources like food, water, medical supplies, and fuel are running out
Pope Francis stresses futility of violence in Israel-Hamas conflict
The pontiff voiced deep concern about the dire situation in Gaza, which has witnessed numerous innocent victims
India’s ‘lost tribe’ of Israel hit hard by deadly violence
Conflict erupted from a mix of causes including competition for land and public jobs, with both sides blaming state and national government
Israeli rabbis ask pope to clarify remarks on Jewish law
Some Catholic scholars of religious relations with Jews agreed that the pope's remarks could be seen as a troublesome setback
Turkish president calls on Pope Francis to keep denouncing Gaza violence
Pope Francis on Sunday said mounting casualties from the conflict were unacceptable
How Jerusalem tensions sparked heaviest Israel-Gaza fighting in years
Politics, history and religion all place Jerusalem at the center of the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Philippine Muslim leader tags air strikes in Gaza during Ramadan as...
"This attack by Israeli forces on Muslims in the midst of prayer during Islam's holiest month ... is an act of terrorism," says Mujiv Hataman
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