Ultimately, it is up to each of us to prayerfully discern the individual contribution we can make. Guided by our faith and Catholic social teaching, we can do our part to support a just peace in Israel-Palestine.
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Posted inPolitics & Society, Vatican Dispatch
Cardinal McElroy: U.S. Catholics have a special responsibility to push for a ceasefire in Gaza
In an exclusive interview with Gerard O’Connell, Cardinal Robert McElroy speaks the role of the United States in the Israel-Hamas war and says the U.S. church should vigorously advocate for an immediate cease-fire.
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The Editors: Biden must keep up the pressure for a cease-fire in Gaza
If Benjamin Netanyahu is unwilling to take the political risk of moving toward a cease-fire, President Biden should respond with a withdrawal of all U.S. military aid used to support Israel’s Gaza offensive.
Posted inPolitics & Society, The Weekly Dispatch
With arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, the I.C.C. breaks new ground and draws criticism
While Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Gallant do not face imminent arrest, the announcement has been perceived as a symbolic blow that deepens Israel’s international isolation because of its conduct of the war in Gaza.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Ireland recognizes Palestinian statehood: Why many Irish people resonate with the conflict in Palestine
Palestinians face a much stronger neighbor who apparently can occupy territory with impunity. Irish people, with a strong cultural memory of British rule, have a visceral reaction to such a situation, he suggests.
Posted inFaith, News
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Catholic church in Gaza is an example of ‘steadfast faith’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, described the small resilient community of the Holy Family Parish compound in Gaza City as one with “steadfast faith,” amid horrific destruction and constant bombardment.
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Pope Francis clarifies same-sex blessings, says conservatives have a ‘suicidal attitude’ in ‘60 Minutes’ interview
In an interview with Norah O’Donnell April 24 on “60 Minutes,” Pope Francis clarified that “Fiducia Supplicans” didn’t allow blessings of “the union” but of “each person.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, The Weekly Dispatch
Interview: Two American doctors stranded in Gaza as Israel moves into Rafah
With more than one million displaced Palestinians staring famine in the face last week, it is hard to imagine that conditions could get any worse in Gaza. But they have.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Catholic parish in Gaza for first time since outbreak of war
“It was a long time I wanted, desired, to be with them, to meet them,” Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, said of his visit to the resilient parish. “Now I had this possibility and am very happy.”
Posted inOf Many Things, Politics & Society
Campus Protests and the Temptation of an Enemy You Can Detest
The Gaza campus protests reveal the nature—and danger—of righteous anger.