

The Struggle of Gaza’s Christians
Those who remain fear total decimation. The survival and flourishing of Christian Palestinians remain uncertain in this tumultuous environment, where hope seems to wane with each passing day.
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Those who remain fear total decimation. The survival and flourishing of Christian Palestinians remain uncertain in this tumultuous environment, where hope seems to wane with each passing day.
In more than a year of war, the Gaza Strip has lost almost half of its Christian population. The number of believers has dropped from 1017 to 650, and Catholics are now a tiny minority of 100 people. The priority is to help those who survive, says Sami el-Yousef, executive director of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
Pope Francis calls on the global conscience to address claims of genocide, war crimes, and the ongoing toll of war in Gaza. He asserts that the situation in Gaza appears to be genocide and should be thoroughly investigated.
As we step into 2025, Pope Francis calls on the world to embrace hope and act boldly for justice. In his World Day of Peace message, the Holy Father urges us to confront the crises of our time through structural change and a commitment to solidarity and compassion.
Many journalists are courageous, fearless and pay the ultimate price for revealing the truth about corruption and serious wrong-doing by police, military, politicians and business people. Frequently, there is retribution for those with the courage to expose evil.
A Vietnamese physician who saw the horrors of Agent Orange (a chemical herbicide and defoliant that was used by the US military during the Vietnam War) and embarked on a crusade to seek justice was honored at the Magsaysay Awards for her decades of work for the victims.
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime gave way to the rapid rise of rebel groups with Islamist roots. The Christian minority reacted with a mix of cautious optimism and deep apprehension as promises of inclusivity from rebel leaders clashed with fears of persecution.
Preparedness for a tough life is the foundation for achievement. Very many great men from humble backgrounds rose to high levels of performance precisely because they adopted the tough path.
In 21st-century Christianity, the voice of the people as a Christian community is recognized. Pope Francis believes that involving the widest participation of the People of God in listening and journeying together is the right path toward a synodal Church.
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