Palestine Archives

Christian leaders in Jerusalem express concern over growing violence

May 10, 2021

The patriarchs and heads of Christian churches of Jerusalem expressed deep concern over the growing violence in Jerusalem, which increased with 331 Palestinians reportedly wounded at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during clashes with Israeli police May 10.

By Catholic News Service

In tense Jerusalem, flag-waving Israeli march to go ahead

May 9, 2021

Police on Sunday gave the go-ahead to the annual Jerusalem Day parade, a flag-waving display of Israeli claims to all of the contested city, despite days of unrest and soaring Israeli-Palestinian tensions at a flashpoint holy site.

By Ilan Ben Zion

‘We are all brothers,’ Franciscan in Jericho says of iftar gifts

Apr 28, 2021

As his Muslim neighbors and fellow Jericho residents make their way home for the iftar, which breaks the daily fast throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Franciscan Father Mario Hadchiti hands out small bags of dates and water to passersby in front of the Franciscan Good Shepherd Church.

By Judith Sudilovsky

Catholic aid agency condemns UK Prime Minister’s objection to ICC investigation of Israel

Apr 16, 2021

England’s leading Catholic international develop agency has condemned UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s statement opposing an investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel and Palestinian actors in the occupied Palestinian territories.

By Charles Collins

West Bank candle-making workshop helps Palestinian women support families

Mar 8, 2021

Palestinian women are using spikenard — mentioned in several places in the Gospels as “nard” — as well as rose, jasmine, honey, ambra and other essential oils to infuse candles — and help support their families.

By Judith Sudilovsky

Palestinians hope Israelis will come through with COVID-19 vaccines

Feb 13, 2021

As the Palestinian Authority began its vaccine rollout in early February, some Palestinians remained confused about the campaign and expressed uncertainty about the vaccine itself.

By Judith Sudilovsky

Bishops, visiting Holy Land virtually, see ‘less cause for optimism’

Jan 22, 2021

Bishops who spent six days visiting virtually with Christians in the Holy Land said “it has become painfully clear that there is today less cause for optimism than at any time in recent history.”

By Judith Sudilovsky

Bishops: Despite meeting online, they can show solidarity with Holy Land

Jan 20, 2021

Bishops from three continents met virtually with Catholics in the Holy Land this year and, despite not being able to meet face-to-face, said remote discussions have still allowed them to listen to local Christians and demonstrate their solidarity.

By Judith Sudilovsky