Category: Middle East
Under olive tree planted as sign of peace, prayers offered for Holy Land
VATICAN (CNS): “Every day I pray that this war [in Gaza] will finally end,” Pope…
After hostage rescue, pope renews call for cease-fire, humanitarian aid in Gaza
(OSV News): Pope Francis once again renewed his call for a cease-fire in Gaza following…
Iraq’s displaced Christians still struggle a decade after Islamic State rampage
AMMAN (OSV News): Iraqi Catholics will always remember the events of 4 to 10 June…
Scramble to rescue Philippine sailors from Iranian captivity
MANILA (UCAN): The Philippine government has launched efforts to ensure the safe return of four…
Macau’s Catholics donate for victims of Israel-Hamas war
MACAU (UCAN): Caritas Macau raised one million Macau patacas [HK$973,000] from local Catholics to support…
