Disarmament ‘moral duty’ pope says, calling for Gaza ceasefire
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Disarmament ‘moral duty’ pope says, calling for Gaza ceasefire

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis repeated his call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and said…

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Who’s Holy Land is it?
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Who’s Holy Land is it?

By Jennifer Barton and Rick Snizek Peace in the the birthplace of Jesus. After millennia…

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Anti-Semitism is a sin pope says in letter to Jews in Israel
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Anti-Semitism is a sin pope says in letter to Jews in Israel

VATICAN (CNS): In a letter addressed to “my Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel,” Pope…

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Pope’s Christmas Urbi et Orbi: Say ‘yes’ to the Prince of Peace, ‘no’ to war
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Pope’s Christmas Urbi et Orbi: Say ‘yes’ to the Prince of Peace, ‘no’ to war

VATICAN (CNS): Celebrating the birth of Jesus, the prince of peace, should mean making acommitment…

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Muted Christmas in Bethlehem
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Muted Christmas in Bethlehem

(OSV News): Christmas in Bethlehem was celebratory but not as festive as usual this year,…

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