Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe Aug. 22 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace and justice, particularly in Ukraine and in the Holy Land.
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US Bishops’ President Calls for Special Collection for Catholic Aid Groups in Gaza
The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference called for a special collection to bolster the Catholic Church’s response to a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war continues to grind on.
Working Together, Catholics and Jews Seek to Rebuild Gaza Church
In a spirit of interreligious cooperation, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) has donated $25,000 to the Archdiocese of New York, which will work with the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) to help Holy Family Church in Gaza rebuild following an Israeli airstrike.
Vatican Pediatric Hospital Welcomes More Patients From Gaza
As the Israeli-Hamas conflict continues, three more children arrived in Italy on a military transport plane late Aug. 13 for treatment at the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù pediatric hospital.
Pope Leo Stands With Youth in Gaza, Ukraine, Calls for Dialogue, Not War
In a message of solidarity and peace, Pope Leo XIV said the Catholic Church stands with young people suffering in war-torn areas, including Gaza and Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV Appeals to Leaders to End Wars, Start Peace Talks
Pope Leo XIV is calling for an immediate end to violence and the start of peace negotiations around the world. During his Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square, he urged global leaders to recognize the God-given dignity of every person — especially amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Syria, and Southeast Asia.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Netanyahu To Start Negotiations, Ceasefire During Phone Call
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telephoned Pope Leo XIV, who urged Israel’s leader to revive negotiations and enact a ceasefire.
Pope Leo XIV Sends Telegram to Holy Family Church in Gaza Following Attack
After an attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire, dialogue and peace in the region.
Parishioners Dead, Pastor Injured at the Gaza Church Pope Francis Used to Call Nightly
In a developing story, three people were confirmed dead and nine were injured, including a parish pastor, following what initial reports say was a mid-morning Israeli tank attack on the Holy Family Parish Church in Gaza on July 17.
Holy Land Catholic Leaders: End of Gaza War Is Not End of Conflict
As Israel and Hamas near a ceasefire, Catholic ordinaries in the Holy Land said the deal is a necessary step but also acknowledged that more has to happen to “credibly address the deep-rooted issues” at the core of the conflict.