3 h. ago Anger as Gaza documentary producer allegedly celebrated Palestinian terrorists as 'martyrs'

Osama Al Ashi, one of the producers of Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, is accused of calling a terrorist who murdered seven Israelis as a 'martyr' and shared 'celebratory' footage of October 7.

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3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV renews his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

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33 h. ago Pope Leo declares his first miracle after divine intervention in Rhode Island

Pope Leo XIV has declared his first official miracle, crediting a divine intervention that happened on American soil.

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47 h. ago Netanyahu calls Pope Leo after uproar over Israeli attack on Gaza church

Prime minister seeks to contain fallout as deadly assault draws rare White House rebuke

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53 h. ago Fourteen reported dead after Israeli strikes on Gaza – Middle East crisis live

Two separate Israeli strikes reported in southern Gaza, with another attack in the northTwo of Jerusalem’s most senior Christian clerics travelled to Gaza on Friday after a deadly Israeli strike on the Palestinian territory’s only Catholic church, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports.The Catholic Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and his Greek Orthodox counterpart, Theophilos III, headed an “ecclesiastical delegation” to meet local Christians after Thursday’s strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, a statement read.Those responsible must be held to account.It is crucial that immediate steps are taken to prevent recurrence of such violence. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Netanuyahu apologises after tank fire hit Catholic Church and killed three

The Latin Patriarch said a tank shell slammed directly into the church around 7:30am, but the Israeli military later said an initial inquiry 'suggests that fragments from a shell... hit the church mistakenly'.

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68 h. ago Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza

Brian Eno, Fontaines DC and Kneecap say group will support those subject to ‘aggressive, vexatious campaigns’ by pro-Israel advocatesMassive Attack, Brian Eno, Fontaines DC and Kneecap have announced the formation of a syndicate for artists speaking out about Israel’s military assault on Gaza, who they say have been subjected to “aggressive, vexatious campaigns” by pro-Israel advocates.Posting on Instagram, the musicians said their aim was to protect other artists, particularly those at early stages of their careers, from being “threatened into silence or career cancellation” by organisations such as UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three and injures priest Pope Francis called daily

Two of the dead named as Pope Leo renews ceasefire call after strike on territory’s only Catholic churchAn Israeli strike has hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, killing three people and injuring 10 others including the parish priest, who used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis.The Catholic charity Caritas Jerusalem earlier named two of the victims were Saad Salameh, the 60-year-old janitor of the Holy Family church, and Fumayya Ayyad, an 84-year-old woman who was receiving psychological support in a Caritas tent within the church’s compound when the blast occurred. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Israeli strike on Gaza church kills two and injures priest Pope Francis called daily

Pope Leo renews ceasefire call after strike on territory’s only Catholic church injures children and clergyAn Israeli strike has hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, killing two people and injuring several others including the parish priest, who used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis.“Two persons were killed as a result of an apparent strike by the Israeli army that hit the Holy Family compound this morning,” the Latin patriarchate of Jerusalem said in a statement. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Israeli attack on church in Gaza injures priest Pope Francis called daily

Italian PM condemns strike on territory’s only Catholic church that injured clergy and childrenIsraeli strikes have hit the only Catholic church in Gaza, injuring several people including the parish priest – who used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis – and drawing condemnation from the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.“The Holy Family church in Gaza has been struck by a raid this morning,” the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said in a statement. “There are several injuries in the place, including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli. Currently there are no fatalities confirmed. The church sustained damage.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Colorado prosecutors to lay out evidence in firebomb attack on demonstration for Israeli hostages

Colorado prosecutors are set to lay out their evidence against a man charged with murder, attempted murder and other crimes in a firebomb attack on demonstrators showing their support for Israeli hostages in Gaza

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7 d. ago Pope celebrates Mass in parish church with special ties to his Augustinian order

Pope Leo XIV has called for compassion for the poor, victims of tyranny, and those affected by wars

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7 d. ago From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title

White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV

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8 d. ago Pope Leo’s childhood home in Chicago sells for nearly double the asking price

The buyer hailed it as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to own the three-bedroom Dolton home where the pontiff was raised

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1 week ago Pope Leo cries climate change during prayer for Texas flood victims in yet another thinly veiled jab at Trump

Pope Leo has interrupted his two-week vacation to urge the faithful around the world to 'oppose the destructive power of the princes of this world' and fight the climate change crisis.

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1 week ago Pope Leo cries climate change during prayer for Texas flood victims in yet another thinly

Pope Leo has interrupted his two-week vacation to urge the faithful around the world to 'oppose the destructive power of the princes of this world' and fight the climate change crisis.

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1 week ago Pope Leo interrupts holiday to issue warning: ‘We live in a world that is burning’

The Pope, who has been vacationing outside Rome, says the world is experiencing a ‘crisis’

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1 week ago Pope celebrates first 'green Mass' using new rite in sign of strong ecological focus

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated what has been dubbed the first “green” papal Mass

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1 week ago Netanyahu vows to combat what he calls ‘vilification against Israel’ online

On Capitol Hill, Israeli PM says ‘demonization’ led to drop in support for Israel among US voters, especially DemocratsBenjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that he’s vowed to combat an orchestrated social media campaign of “vilification and demonization” that he says is responsible for a drop in support for Israel among US voters, especially Democrats.“I think there’s been a concerted effort to spread vilification and demonization against Israel on social media,” the Israeli prime minister told journalists on Capitol Hill after being asked to respond to opinion polls showing a move away from the historic trend of strong backing for Israel. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Pope Leo extends condolences to Texas flood victims: ‘We pray for them’

US-born pontiff addresses probably the deadliest natural disaster in his home country since assuming role in MayPope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced his sympathies for the families whose lives have been upended by the flooding in Texas’s Hill Country, which left about 80 dead – many of them children – and others missing.After reciting Angelus prayers at the Vatican, the American-born pontiff remarked in English: “I would like to express sincere condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones, in particular their daughters who were in a summer camp in the disaster caused by flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas. Continue reading...

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