Testimony —
Missionary Forum. Paola Caridi: “In Gaza, an unacknowledged massacre”
di Ilaria De Bonis*Paola Caridi, journalist and author, expert on the Middle East, was one of the speakers at the Missionary Forum currently…
Testimony —
Testimony —
7 October, one year later. Those who proclaim civility, human rights and freedom should be ashamed
di Ibrahim Faltas *“Losing hope is extremely dangerous.” This reminder was expressed by the Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land in…
PILGRIMAGE —
Cardinal Zuppi: Visit to Bethlehem’s Caritas Baby Hospital. “It’s always too late to protect human life. The suffering of children is unacceptable”
di Daniele RocchiCardinal Matteo Zuppi has visited the Caritas Baby Hospital (CBH) in Bethlehem, the only paediatric hospital located in the West…
TESTIMONY —
Patriarch Pizzaballa in Gaza. Father Romanelli (parish priest): “His visit is a great gift and a source of comfort”
di Marco CalvareseLatin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa’s four-day visit to Gaza, in the words of parish priest Father Romanelli, who returned to…
INTERVIEW —
Israel and Hamas. Father Faltas (Custody): “Give peace a chance.” Appeal to allow the “Butterfly children” to leave Gaza
di Daniele RocchiOn Sunday 18 May, in Verona, Pope Francis will bless a 10-metre statue of Christ embracing humanity. The statue will…
TESTIMONY —
Israel and Hamas. Father Patton (Custos): “Re-interpreting the violent verses in Scripture.” Msgr. Shomali (Patriarchate): “Break the cycle of hatred”
di Daniele RocchiThe first group of Italian pilgrims visiting the Holy Land since the outbreak of war met yesterday with the Custos…
TESTIMONY —
Holy Land: Christmas is near, but the atmosphere is not one of joy
di Padre Ibrahim Faltas*In the days leading up to Christmas, institutional and inter-religious meetings are held in accordance with the rules laid down…
TESTIMONY —
Israel and Hamas. Sister Saleh from Gaza: “No water or electricity for days. Jesus is our only source of hope and strength”
di Daniele Rocchi“Hygiene and sanitary conditions are deteriorating. We are not free to move and aid cannot get through.” The Christians of…
ISRAEL AND HAMAS: TWO MONTHS LATER —
Christmas in the Holy Land: waiting for peace, keeping watch in the darkness of war, and being prepared to do good
di Ibrahim Faltas (*)Two months have passed since the outbreak of war in the Gaza Strip on 7 October, following Hamas’s terrorist attack…
TESTIMONY —
Israel and Hamas: Caritas Baby Hospital activities continue despite tensions in the West Bank
di Daniele RocchiTensions are rising in the West Bank, where 150 Palestinians, including 44 children, have been killed by Israeli soldiers since…
INTERVIEW —
Israel and Hamas. Card. Filoni (OESSH): The rights of Israelis and Palestinians “are two separate rights and neither of them is greater than the other”
di Daniele Rocchi“It is unacceptable to deny the right of Israel to exist, to live and to be. The same goes for…
SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS —
All Saints’ Day. Patton (Custos Holy Land): At the Gaza graveyard, “faith is stronger than war”
di Francesco Patton (*)“Faith is stronger than war”, the Custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, quotes the words of Suhail Abodawood,…
