The Israeli military has entered the compound of Holy Family Catholic Parish, shooting at anyone leaving the church. The victims are said to be an elderly woman and her daughter who rushed out of the building to rescue her mother. Read more
We are deeply saddened by the news reports of the situation in Gaza and the Holy Land and invite you to join us in prayer for a swift and peaceful resolution Read more
We are deeply saddened at the events in Gaza and the Holy Land and the suffering of innocent civilians.
Please pray for everyone who is affected and for a lasting peace.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) We, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, convey our Christmas greetings to the faithful around the world in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, born here in Bethlehem more than two-thousand years ago. Read more
An update from Gaza from ICN - Al Ahli Hospital attacked and hospital staff detained Read more
Mr Sami El-Yousef, Chief Executive Officer of the Latin Patriarchate, provides his reflections from Jerusalem on the situation Christians face this Christmas in the Holy land and the hope they have during the most difficult period in the recent history of the Holy Land. Read more
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has issued a statement on the killings in the Church compound of the Catholic Parish of the Holy Family in Gaza City: Read more
Latest report on the Holy Family parish in Gaza by ICN Read more
A Reuters news story about the pared-down celebration of Christmas 2023 in Bethlehem Read more
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www.catholicregister.org article talks to the Pontifical Mission about Christians in Gaza Read more
The Guardian article about the unseen toll of the war Read more
Christianitytoday.com: Harrowing journey with children and grandparents reunites family with husband, as Palestinian Christians sheltering at Orthodox and Catholic churches grow increasingly desperate Read more
November Reflections of the Chief Executive of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Mr. Sami El-Yousef Read more
Article on HCEF from Fr Gabriel, reflecting on 'normal life' in Gaza Read more
News article by HCEF from the Christian community in Gaza Read more
A heartbreaking report from ICN about an elderly lady in Gaza Read more
Read the updated situation report from the Diocese of Jerusalem, covering the Al Ahli Hospital and Gaza as well as other DOJ institutions across the Holy Land Read more
Archbishop in Jerusalem addresses Synod with call for ceasefire and plea for peace in Israel and Gaza Read more
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York delivered a joint Presidential Address to the General Synod in London Read more
Bishop Declan Lang, Chair of the Bishops’ Conference’s International Affairs department, and Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Chair of the Holy Land Co-ordination have released a statement on the ongoing Israel/Hamas war Read more
ICN article with an open letter from Fr Mamdouh Read more
Article from Vatican News from an interview with “L’Osservatore Romano” and the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa Read more
Statement on the Celebration of Advent and Christmas in the Midst of the War by the Patriarchs and the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem Read more
HCEF article with an update from Sr Nabila Saleh, a religious sister serving in the parish of the Holy Family, Gaza Read more
Help us support the appeal of our partner the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. "Please help us to make a concrete difference and to build the necessary environment so that, in this society scarred by hatred, we may again sow the seeds of trust, of hope and of love." Read more
The Bishop of Norwich has spoken of his "great concern" for those he met at a hospital just two weeks before it was destroyed - article in the Eastern Daily Press. Read more
Our only hope is in God for a miracle - Article from Premier Christianity magazine: Read more
Distressing news that the Orthodox Church’s Arab Orthodox Cultural Centre in Gaza has been destroyed in an air strike Read more
With heavy hearts we are sharing with you the cry of our brothers and sister in DSPR-NECC in Gaza, who are living the hardest and most fearful moments in their lives, under the contentious bombardments for the last 10 days and the very poor living conditions. Read more
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel have published an article - Obligation to Protect Palestinians in the West Bank from Settler Violence and Forced Displacement. Read more
Vatican News have published an article ‘Hope is stronger than war’: Testimony of young Christian in Gaza Read more
Vatican News have published an article about life on the West Bank Barrier Read more
Humanitarian Situation Brief on the current situation at Ahli Read more
Gaza Christians: 'Peace - we just want peace' Read more
An update from the papal agency for Middle East relief and development Read more
Update from Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Gaza Read more
A Statement from Birmingham Faith Leaders’ Group on the deepening crisis in Israel and Gaza Read more
Press conference for the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem on 18th October 2023 Read more
Brendan Metcalfe interview with United Christian Broadcasters Read more
A reflection from the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem following the bombing of the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza on 17th October Read more
An article from aljazeera.com describes how the Church of Saint Porphyrius has become a sanctuary for those displaced by Israeli bombing in Gaza, across all faiths Read more
Israel-Palestine - a Personal Reflection from the Rt Revd Michael Langrish in the immediate aftermath of the news of the attacks by Hamas Read more
A personal reflection on the suffering in Israel and Gaza by The Bishop of Southwark, The Rt Revd Christopher Chessun Read more
A personal reflection on the unfolding events in Israel-Palestine from The Rt. Revd. and Rt. Hon. Dr Rowan Williams. Read more
“Violence is never a solution. Retribution is never a contribution to peace,” says Cardinal as conflict escalates in Holy Land Read more