European Bishops Call for Peace in Holy Land and Ukraine

The Council of Episcopal Conferences of Europe (CCEE) is hosting its annual meeting in La Valletta, Malta. The session, named “New steps for a Synodal Church in Europe,” commenced on November 27 and is set to conclude on November 30. This year, the assembly is focusing on the current conflicts in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Developments in the Holy Land Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, joined the assembly through a video link to

Conflicts

Seven Weeks of War: A Timeline of the Israel-Hamas Conflict

A notable development occurred when Hamas fighters released the first group of 24 hostages, including Israeli citizens and Thai workers, as part of a peace agreement. This marked the first cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip after a continuous seven-week conflict, with the promise of more hostages being set free. Conflict Commencement October 7: Surprise Offensive The conflict was initiated by an unexpected attack from Hamas militants in Gaza on southern Israel. The assailants, resulting in the death of

World

Remembering Vivian Silver: A Beacon of Peace Lost

Family and friends gathered to commemorate the life of Vivian Silver, a renowned Canadian-Israeli peace activist, following confirmation of her death at the hands of Hamas militants on October 7. The 74-year-old, who had been a resident of Kibbutz Be’eri in Israel since 1974, was initially believed to have been taken hostage during a cross-border raid by Hamas. However, this hope was shattered when authorities identified her remains earlier this week. A Life Dedicated to Peace Silver, a founding member

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