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Israel tones down criticism of Vatican’s Gaza remarks

By Reuters, February 15, 2024 VATICAN CITY, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Israel on Thursday toned down its criticism of the Vatican, saying that remarks by Pope Francis' deputy on the killings in Gaza were "regrettable" rather than "deplorable". Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin had said... read more

With landmines cleared, church on Jordan River holds 1st mass in 54 years

Baptism of the Lord on January 10 celebrated with 50 priests, guests, and soldiers, at the Franciscan St. John the Baptist Chapel By Amanda Borschel-Dan, Times of Israel, January 10, 2021 QASR Al-YAHUD — With the completion of an intensive multi-year international mission to remove... read more