Pope Leo, Israeli president speak by phone about Sydney attack, peace in Gaza
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV and Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke by telephone Dec.…
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Kyiv’s historic cathedral damaged in Russian airstrikes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Up to seven people were killed and up to 13 injured in a…
Bethlehem residents lose work, land as situation deteriorates
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the eyes of the world focused on events in Gaza, the situation…
Attack on CNEWA-supported hospital in Gaza kills 6
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem condemned an attack on Gaza City’s Al-Ahli Arab…
Pope Leo, speaking with Putin, appeals for gesture of peace
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held their first telephone…
Faith groups seek a ‘Jubilee world’ from G7
TORONTO — KAIROS Canada, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada and the Calgary Interfaith Council are…
Situation in Gaza reaches ‘catastrophic levels’
NEW YORK — Food insecurity in Gaza “has reached catastrophic levels,” reports Joseph Hazboun, regional director…
Difficulties with China already emerge for Pope Leo
TORONTO — Pope Leo XIV acknowledged the Day of Prayer for the Church in China (May…
Ukrainians see Pope Leo as ally in peace
TORONTO — Optimism abounds in the early days of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy as it appears…
Pope Leo XIV reaffirms commitment to ecumenical, interreligious dialogue
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During a special audience with religious leaders who came to Rome for…
Pope Leo meets with U.S. Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The day after his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo XIV had a closed-door…