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Bishops celebrate Mass in Bethlehem Carmelite Convent founded by soon-to-be declared saint
The Carmel was founded by Mariam Baouardy – Sister Mary of Jesus Crucified. Sister Mariam, a Palestinian Discalced Carmelite nun of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, will soon be declared a saint. Last month, December 2014, Pope Francis issued a decree recognising the miracles needed for her canonisation. The Most Rev Patrick Kelly, Archbishop Emeritus…
Bishops from around the world pray at the Gaza/Israel border
Unable to celebrate Mass with the Catholics of Gaza, the Bishops of the Holy Land Coordination prayed in solidarity with the Gazans at the Erez crossing
Bishops to visit local Christian communities in Gaza
The Christian community of Gaza is again the focal point of this year’s visit to the Holy Land by Bishops from across Europe, North America and South Africa in support of the local Christian communities and the pastoral work of the Church at the service of all in the Holy Land. The Holy Land Co-ordination…
Cardinal’s first visit to Gaza: Dramatic, traumatic, shocking
Seeing first-hand the small Palestinian territory, scarred by the 50-day war between Israel and Hamas, Cardinal Nichols found himself shocked by a number of observations.
Bishop writes to Catholic parish in Gaza to offer prayerful and practical support
Here is the full letter from Bishop Lang to the Holy Family Parish in Gaza.
Statement on Gaza from Cardinal Vincent Nichols
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has issued a statement on the violence in Gaza pleading for an immediate truce and an “end to this carnage”.
Bishop Declan Lang’s Statement on Gaza
Indeed, my mounting concern witnesses the indiscriminate and relentless attacks by the Israeli military machine on the civilian population of Gaza. I condemn in equal measure the firing of rockets by militants from Gaza into populated civilian areas across Israel.
Catholics and Anglicans hold an hour of prayer to support Pope’s visit to the Holy Land
Catholics and Anglicans will unite in prayer at the very hour that Pope Francis will visit the Christians of Bethlehem on Sunday 25 May between 3pm and 4pm (UK time). Cardinal Nichols said: “Many of our Catholic parishes will hold an hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament at exactly the time when Pope Francis…
Bishops call for the humanitarian situation to be resolved in Gaza – a ‘man-made disaster’
In Gaza we witnessed the deep poverty of the people, and the courageous presence of the small and vulnerable Christian communities there.
Bishops deeply moved during two-day visit to Gaza
One of the key components of this year’s Holy Land Co-ordination was a two-day visit to the Gaza Strip. The international delegation, led by 12 bishops, made the short but important visit that started on Sunday, 12 January, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, with a Eucharistic celebration in Gaza’s Holy Family parish.…
Pope Francis to visit Holy Land in 2014
Pope Francis will make a papal visit to the Holy Land in May of this year. The Holy Father made the announcement after the recitation of the Sunday Angelus overlooking a rainy St Peter’s Square. Speaking to pilgrims who braved the elements to hear his words, the Pope said, “in the climate of joy, typical…
Bishops fly out in support of Palestinian Christians – visits to Gaza and Bethlehem
The Christian community of Gaza is the focal point of this year’s visit to the Holy Land by Bishops from across Europe, North America and South Africa in support of the local Christian communities and the pastoral work of the Church at the service of all in the Holy Land. The Holy Land Co-ordination meets…
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