Israel devastated by ‘macabre’ return of child hostages’ bodies as ceasefire holds
byBy Judith Sudilovsky, OSV News JERUSALEM — Israel has identified three of the bodies of hostages returned Feb. 20 but said the body of…
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Be not afraid, because God is always near, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — God tells Christians not to be afraid because he is always close, accompanying the faithful…
Holy Land church leaders welcome ceasefire with relief, urge delivering critical aid
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News As news spread of a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, reactions from religious leaders in the…
Pope calls for Mideast cease-fire; prays for peace in Ukraine, Haiti
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called again for “an immediate cease-fire on all fronts” in the Middle East,…
After Israeli hostage rescue, pope renews call for cease-fire, humanitarian aid in Gaza
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves Pope Francis once again renewed his call for a cease-fire in Gaza following the rescue of four hostages that led…
War is ‘folly,’ pope says as he leads prayers for Ukraine, Gaza
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis held up a well-thumbed, camouflage-covered pocket edition of the New Testament and Psalms…