Tag: freedom of worship
Israeli government U-turns after outrage over blocking of holy site access in Jerusalem
(OSV News): Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, quickly reversed a controversial police action on March…
Israeli authorities halt Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem’s holiest site
(OSV News): Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, and Franciscan Father Francesco Ielpo,…
Pope’s visit to Asia and Oceania is ‘an act of humility,’ says cardinal
(UCAN): Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Asia and Oceania is “an act of humility” before…
Repression in Nicaragua increases, targets diocese
(OSV News): At least 11 clergy have been detained by police and paramilitaries following a…
Israeli president calls attacks on Christians unacceptable
HAIFA (OSV News): Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, denounced the increasing violence against Christians in Israel…
