Tag: Holy land
Thousands gather at site of Jesus’ baptism in Jordan for special Mass
By Dale Gavlak BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN (OSV News): The officially recognised site of Jesus’…
Christian leaders in Holy Land: Refugees suffer like Holy Family did
JERUSALEM (CNS): Comparing the suffering Jesus and the Holy Family endured to the way many…
Shepherds’ Field to be new pilgrimage site
BEIT SAHOUR (Agenzia Fides): The Franciscan Custos of the Holy Land reported that on August…
Israel rapped for creating water shortages for Palestinians
JERUSALEM (CNS): “This is not only causing drastic shortages, but also the degradation of the…
Christians must be able to remain in Jerusalem, say bishops
JERUSALEM (CNS): “Jerusalem is a Jewish city, a Christian city, a Muslim city. It must…
On this ‘Easter of war,’ peace is everyone’s responsibility pope says
VATICAN (CNS): “Our eyes, too, are incredulous on this Easter of war,” Pope Francis lamented…
Franciscan custos hopes Holy Sepulchre cooperation will set an example
JERUSALEM (CNS): As restoration and conservation work began on the pavement stones of the Church…
