America’s Chief Correspondent Kevin Clarke speaks with Catholic Relief Services’ John Byrne, Chief of Party of Envision Gaza 2020, on the unfolding situation in Gaza.
Middle East
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
Trump and the Art of the Nuclear Deal
Beyond relations with Iran and North Korea, the way Mr. Trump is wielding economic and military power will come with collateral costs.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Catholic Relief Services official: There’s little hope for an end to border violence in Gaza
The willingness to rush the border fence despite the I.D.F.’s overwhelming firepower is a testimony to the despair of the people living in Gaza.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis denounces spiral of violence in the Holy Land
Francis spoke after one of the worst days of violence in the Holy Land since 2014.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The conflict in Israel is about more than borders. It’s about faith.
Most Israelis realize that the land, ultimately, belongs not to any one side but to God.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The end of the Iran deal means more violence for the Middle East
Why did Mr. Trump choose to leave the agreement at a time when he is negotiating a similar agreement with North Korea?
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Palestinian reminisces on family’s losses, but says faith gives him hope
“If I dwell on the future, it is too depressing….There is no future in maintaining a conflict.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Trump broke the Iran deal. Can the church help reduce tensions?
Pope Francis had strongly favored the pact, which sought to integrate Iran into the global economy in exchange for remaining nuclear-free.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Why Israel shaming Iran on nuclear weapons is grimly ironic
Benjamin Netanyahu deserves no hearing on the Iranian agreement until Israel goes public about its own nuclear program.
Posted inFaith, News
CNEWA trustees meet Lebanese, refugees who benefit from their projects
The CNEWA-funded health clinic outside Beirut serves more than 20,000 refugees annually.