Tag: Land
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Pope Francis calls for global day of prayer and fasting amid escalating conflict in Holy Land
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Oct 2, 2024 / 06:49 am Pope Francis has called for a global day of prayer and fasting on Oct. 7 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel amid escalating violence in the region. The pope’s surprise announcement, made at the end of his homily at…
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New pilgrimage brings Christians, Muslims, and Jews together in Holy Land at Abraham House
By Marinella Bandini Jerusalem, Sep 19, 2024 / 07:00 am On Sept. 14 in Jerusalem, a new pilgrimage called “Pilgrims of Hope Way” was inaugurated. The event marked the 60th anniversary of Maison Abraham (Abraham House), a pilgrim guest house created by Secours Catholique-Caritas France. Abraham House is located on top of a hill in the…