Pope Francis announced Sunday that he will hold a consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals at the end of September, with the recipients including several key allies and two figures of special interest to the United States.
Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa
Patriarchs Celebrate Easter At Ancient Mount Nebo, Urge Jordanian Christians To Seek Reconciliation Amid Tensions in Holy Land
Some years ago, Jordan adopted a unique approach to celebrating Christmas and Easter to encourage unity. All Christian denominations agreed to celebrate Western Christmas, but Eastern, or Orthodox, Easter.
Church Leaders Condemn Attack During Funeral Of Slain Palestinian Journalist
Jerusalem’s Christian churches came together to condemn the scenes of Israeli police beating mourners during the funeral of a Palestinian-American journalist who was shot and killed in the field, allegedly by Israel Defense Forces (IDF). They called the police violence an attack on religious freedom.