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English cardinal says faith reassures Christians in Gaza Strip

2016-11-08T18:32:46+00:00November 8th, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

English Cardinal Vincent Nichols said his pastoral visit to Holy Family Parish in Gaza reinforced the importance of Christian hope, especially for those living in very insecure circumstances. "It is very encouraging to witness the faith of the community of Christians living in that enclosed space and also in the midst of a huge Muslim community [...]

Hope abundant, even amid conflict, says leader of Holy Land Franciscans

2016-11-08T18:31:44+00:00November 8th, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

The responsibilities entrusted to him are great: caring for about 50 shrines, more than two dozen parishes, various schools and other services provided by more than 250 Franciscan friars stationed at some of the most embattled places in the Middle East. But Franciscan Father Francesco Patton seems almost serene about the mission and his new post [...]