Facing devastating hatred and violence, a Holy Land bishop draws on the miracle of a reunited Germany to stress that prayer can still bring lasting peace.
Catholic leaders in Jerusalem denounce a desecration in Lebanon, urging accountability and renewing a call for peace grounded in dignity.
From Notre Dame to the land where Jesus walked -- a young man shares his testimony.
As Christian presence in the Holy Land is threatened, a special Good Friday tradition is designed to help. Here's how to still be part of it.
Rare artifacts from Jerusalem go on display in Fort Worth as Holy Week unfolds under tension in the Holy Land.
The cardinal assured that everything ensued in a "very polite manner" but added that he hoped to "use this situation to try to clarify in the coming days what to do ..."
Their ordeal challenges all our consciences. Let us raise our prayer to the Prince of Peace ...
Cardinal Pizzaballa, head of the Church in the Holy Land, and Fr. Ielpo, the director of the Franciscans who care for the holy places, were stopped from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Christ's tomb.
Holy Week in Jerusalem scales back amid conflict, as Christians turn from public processions to prayer for peace and quiet resilience.
With war escalating in the Middle East, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem has closed for weeks, halting liturgies during Lent.
Catholic leaders in the Holy Land have issued a call for peace and perseverance as war continues, and are mourning the priest killed in Lebanon.
A group of bishops recently made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where they met with local Christians and heard their struggles.
The Italian papal diplomat is taking over after his predecessor's renunciation due to age. He faces significant challenges in the context of the war in Gaza.
A January 17 statement from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem described Christian Zionism as a "damaging ideology" that is harming Christians in the Middle East.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa of Jerusalem encouraged Catholics to resume making pilgrimages to the Holy Land, which is "absolutely safe."
Caritas Jerusalem, the Middle East branch of the Catholic aid agency Caritas Internationalis, was recently banned from Gaza by the Israeli government.
The Pope visited the Holy Land in 1964. He considered three lessons to learn from the Holy Family and his reflection is now part of the Office of Readings.
