Cardinal Pizzaballa has issued a letter to the Diocese of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem with a call for a day of prayer, fasting and penance. Click here to read the letter in full

Pope Francis has echoed this call for prayer and fasting for peace. Read more

The Pope has also issued a letter to the Catholics of the Middle East to mark the one year anniversary of 7th October attacks in Israel, read the letter here

Archbishop Justin Welby has issued a joint letter with faith leaders, read more