Catholic nun assaulted in Jerusalem is praying for her attacker’s conversion
The nun has been identified as Sister Marie-Reine in a statement from a friend, Leah Maryam.
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Articles tagged Jerusalem
Latin Patriarchate condemns ‘barbaric hate crime’ against Catholic nun in Jerusalem
The Latin Patriarchate is calling for ‘effective measures of deterrence’ so that violent attacks such as the one on the Catholic nun are prevented.
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WATCH: Video captures brutal assault on Catholic nun in Jerusalem
Newly released video footage shows a man pushing a religious sister in full habit to the ground, and going back to kick her.
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Religious sister attacked by man in Israel
The attack is part of a broader pattern of crimes targeting Christians in Jerusalem and the West Bank area.
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Israel blocks Easter celebration as Christians ‘increasingly unwelcome in Jerusalem’: report
The Israeli policy intentionally seeks ‘to limit church apostolic activity as much as possible without raising international alarm bells,’ explained one Catholic priest in Jerusalem.
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Jesus’ crucifixion on Good Friday has made our death a passing into new life
Sweet Jesus! the time is come: Thou art lifted up from the earth: fulfill Thy promise, draw us to Thyself!
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Israeli ambassador to Vatican expresses regret over ‘unfortunate incident’ at Holy Sepulchre
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was denied access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, prompting criticism from Catholic leaders.
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Israeli police block Cdl. Pizzaballa from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
Israeli authorities prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Jerusalem church, citing war-related security measures and prompting criticism from Catholic leaders.
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Cdl. Pizzaballa confirms cancellation of Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem
Church leaders in the Holy Land are currently trying to convince authorities to allow Easter celebrations.
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Israel’s extended closure of Church of the Holy Sepulchre sparks global Easter concerns
Due to Iran’s retaliatory strikes in the region, Israeli authorities have closed Jerusalem’s holy sites, as Christian leaders seek permissions to hold Holy Week rites even with limitations.
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