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A view of the damage to the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, after an Israeli tank shell hit the church, in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on July 17, 2025. (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP)
July 17, 2025, 4:32 pm
Three killed in strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church; Israel conveys ‘deep sorrow’
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem says several hurt at Holy Family Church including parish priest; Pope Leo expresses sadness; Italy condemns ‘unacceptable’ attacks on civilians
By Lazar Berman, Emanuel Fabian, Nava Freiberg and Agencies
Tourists and worshippers wait to access the newly restored shrine surrounding what is believed to be Jesus's tomb which was unveiled at a ceremony in Jerusalem on March 22, 2017 following months of delicate work. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)
March 22, 2017, 12:52 pm
Newly restored shrine at Jesus’s tomb reopens in Jerusalem
Restoration was led by the Church’s three main denominations, which raised $3.7 million for the cause
By Joe Dyke
Pope Francis walks past the honor guard as he arrives at the Esenboga airport in Ankara on November 28, 2014. (photo credit: AP Photo/STR)
November 28, 2014, 10:44 pm
Pope urges more Muslim opposition to IS
Visiting Turkey, Francis slams ‘barbaric violence’ of group, backs use of military force to stop its advances
By Nicole Winfield and Suzan Fraser
Father David Rider, right, and father John Gibson take their shoes off after dancing before an interview at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. (photo credit: Domenico Stinellis/AP)
October 23, 2014, 6:22 pm
Priests dance their way to online fame
Reverends David Rider and John Gibson cause controversy on YouTube after impressive dance routine
By AP
Pierbattista Pizzaballa at the Church of St. Catherine in Bethlehem, November 2010. (Najeh Hashlamoun/Flash90)
September 20, 2012, 6:58 pm
Catholic official calls on Israel to do more to stop anti-Christian violence
After extremists’ attack on Latrun monastery, top reverend blames ‘atmosphere of ignorance’
By Josef Federman
September 12, 2012, 1:25 pm
Religious meeting calls for world peace
The meeting involved officials from Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Buddhist communities
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