Conflict in the Holy Land (1)

“We should do all we possibly can to save what can be saved…” Only a few weeks ago, on September 30, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, was named a cardinal at the consistory in Rome. His flock in Jordan, Israel, Palestine, and Cyprus, including the Vicariate for the Migrants and Asylum Seekers and …

Churches in the Holy Land warn of rise in anti-Christian incidents

Attacks on churches, schools and cemeteries by fundamentalist Muslims, Jews and even state authorities are worrying the Christians of the Holy Land. The Patriarchs and heads of Churches in the Holy Land have warned of a rise in anti-Christian incidents, such as attacks on holy sites, schools and even funeral processions. Joint statement of the …