Bishops issue statement after Holy Land visit
The Co-ordination of Episcopal Conferences in Support of the Church of the Holy Land has issued a final communiqué at the end of its visit from January 17 to 21. “You are the salt of the earth; you are the light of the world.” Matthew 5:13.14 Our pilgrimage...
Middlesbrough Caritas statement on Palestine
Middlesbrough Caritas statement on Palestine We are encouraged by the UK government’s recognition of the State of Palestine. This is a welcome act and a first step towards justice for Palestinians and Israelis.However, the people of Gaza and the West Bank continue to...
Bishop: ‘War has ended but the conflict hasn’t’
A bishop in Jerusalem has said that while the war between Israel and Hamas has ended, the causes of the conflict remain unresolved.In a message sent to Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Bishop William Shomali, auxiliary bishop of Jerusalem, urged all...
Bishop welcomes UK’s formal recognition of State of Palestine
Bishop Jim Curry, lead bishop for the Holy Land for the Bishops’ Conference, has described the UK government’s recognition of the State of Palestine as a “right and not a reward”.Bishop Curry said: “As the Lead Bishop for the Holy Land, I welcome the UK government’s...
