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United Nations Soldiers from Italy Bring New Crucifix to Debel Lebanon after IDF Soldier Caught Destroying One

BREAKING Cardinal Pizzaballa and Leaders Condemn IDF Crucifix Desecration "This act constitutes a grave affront to the Christian faith and adds to other reported incidents of desecration of Christian symbols by IDF soldiers..."

Iran's Only Catholic Cardinal Mathieu in Powerful Message "Christian faith is very clear on this - we must do everything possible to avoid war" - Be Peacemakers

US Bishops' Chair Bishop Zaidan Appeals to Trump "I call on President Trump...that the people of Lebanon receive...humanitarian assistance" and "lasting peace"

BREAKING Vatican Nuncio to Lebanon Calls for a Ceasefire after Israel's Deadly Attack Leaves Over 300 Dead

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin says “There is a need for more voices for peace, more voices against the madness of the arms race..."

BREAKING President Trump Announces Ceasefire with Iran Following Appeal by Pope Leo XIV and US Bishops' President to "step back"

Pope Leo XIV Sends a Special Easter Message to South Lebanon which is Suffering Due to the War

BREAKING U.S. Bishops' President says "I call on President Trump to step back from the precipice of war and negotiate a just settlement for the sake of peace"

BREAKING Pope Leo XIV says Trump's "threat against" Iran is "unacceptable" Urges People to Contact Authorities to Say "we don't want war, we want peace!" and to Pray for Peace

Pope Leo XIV Sends Easter Greetings to the Catholic Church in Gaza

Cardinal Pizzaballa Granted Access to the Holy Sepulchre on Holy Thursday Following Being Denied Entry - Listen to his Powerful Homily!

Ecumenical Church Group Issues Alert about Dangers Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are Facing

Pope Leo XIV Tells World Leaders "that peace...might reign" - "I'm told that President Trump...that he would like to end the war. Hopefully he's looking for an 'off-ramp'" to Journalists at Castel Gandolfo

BREAKING Cardinal Pizzaballa on Access Holy Sites - Certain "rights" are "non-negotiable" and Laments Israel's Death Penalty Decision

Iran's Only Catholic Cardinal Mathieu Pleads for Peace "Never again war" at Prayer Vigil for Peace in Rome

BREAKING Cardinal Pizzaballa Issues Global Call to Prayer for Peace on March 28

BREAKING Jerusalem Patriarchal Vicar Warns There is a "real danger to Christian families" in the West Bank

Carrie Prejean Boller Spoke with a Mother's Heart in Defense of Innocents in Gaza and Now Faces Criticism from Bishop Barron and Cardinal Dolan

Cardinal Pizzaballa Confirms Traditional Holy Land Palm Sunday Procession Canceled Due to War and Calls All to Prayer