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Pope Leo XIV Says Erdogan Talks Focused on Gaza and Ukraine, Sees Turkish Role in Peace Efforts
Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that he discussed both the Gaza war and the conflict in Ukraine directly with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Pope Leo XIV Sends Antibiotics to Children in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has sent 5,000 doses of antibiotics to Gaza following the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace deal.
Pope Decries Rise of Antisemitic Hatred, Urges Ceasefire and Hostage Release amid Gaza Talks
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the resurgence of antisemitic hatred and appealed for renewed commitment to peace in the Middle East, while also assuring prayers for victims of a devastating earthquake in the Philippines.
Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms 2-state Solution for Holy Land, Warns of Escalating War in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday renewed the Holy See’s support for a two-state solution in the Holy Land and voiced concern over rising tensions in Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV Decries "unacceptable conditions" in Gaza, Urges Release of Hostages
Pope Leo XIV said he was closely following the impact of Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City, where about 600,000 civilians remain.
Vatican Communication Office Urges Two-State Solution as France Backs Palestinian Statehood
The editorial manager for the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, Andrea Tornielli, called for a “two-state solution” and recognition of Palestine as a state.
Pope Leo XIV Urges "full respect for humanitarian law" in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV called for peace negotiations and respect for humanitarian law in Gaza, 10 days after an Israeli strike killed three people at the only Catholic church there.
Exclusive: Gaza Priest Injured in Israeli Bombing Discusses Impact on Parish Community
In an exclusive interview with “EWTN Noticias,” Father Gabriel Romanelli spoke about the July 17 bombing of Holy Family Parish in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV Prays by Name for Gaza Parish Strike Victims, Renews Plea for Ceasefire
“I express my profound sadness regarding last Thursday’s attack by the Israeli army on the Catholic Parish of the Holy Family in Gaza City, which as you know killed three Christians and gravely wounded others,” Pope Leo XIV said in his Angelus address from the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, offering prayers for the victims by name and renewing his call for an immediate ceasefire.
Late Pope Francis' Gift of Popemobile to Gaza Converted into Ambulance, Mobile Clinic to Assist Children
Before his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile clinic to assist children in Gaza, one of the communities hardest hit by the war and humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.
Amid Ongoing War and Blockades, Holy Land Christians Insist on Celebrating Easter
This year’s Easter celebrations in the Holy Land are expected to unfold under a complex and emotional landscape as war continues in Gaza.
EWTN News Service in Middle East, Northern Africa Marks Three Years of Amplifying Voices of Christians, Trusted Source
A service of EWTN News, ACI MENA was established in 2022 and currently operates from the Catholic University in Erbil, a city in northern Iraq.
Pope Francis Discharged from Hospital, Returns to Vatican after Making First Public Appearance in Weeks
The moment marked his first public engagement in weeks.
Jesus gives us the "grace of not fearing": Pope Francis at General Audience
“The presence of the Lord always gives us this grace of not fearing,” the Holy Father said at his Jan. 22 general audience at the Vatican.
Christians in Gaza, Syria "need everything": Vatican Cardinal
“They need everything and we cannot give anything,” Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti told EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser in a recent interview.
Pope Francis Calls for "ceasefire on all war fronts" at Christmas
“May the weapons be silenced and Christmas carols resound!” Pope Francis insisted on Sunday.
Pope Francis’ Claim That Israel Action in Gaza Could Be "genocide" Draws Criticism
Pope Francis’ call for an investigation into claims that a genocide may be happening in Gaza has garnered some criticism.
Pope Francis Urges Release of Hostages, Aid for Polio Outbreak in Gaza
The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for humanitarian aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people of Burkina Faso after a terrorist attack there on Aug 24.
Catholics in Gaza are Burying Dead in Muslim Cemeteries
Muslim cemeteries have opened to receive the bodies of Christians and give them a dignified burial.
Christians in Gaza Face "worst period" Since Start of War, Report Says
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need reported that the Christian community in Gaza “is going through the worst period” since the start of the war.
