In addition to Nazareth, the call affects celebrations ... On Saturday, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the Catholic Church’s representative in Israel’s capital, accused Israel of killing ...

JERUSALEM — Pope Francis and Catholic leaders in the Holy Land are praying that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire that began Sunday ...

holidays and religious practices that differ slightly from the Catholic Church. These groups are called Christians because they all believe Christ (Jesus of Nazareth) was the promised Messiah.

I rejoice to have come to Nazareth, the place blessed ... to the universality of Christ’s Church. I offer a respectful greeting to the President of Israel who honors us by his presence.