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Vatican hardens tone on Israel after Gaza parish strike

An Israeli army strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza last week has pushed the Vatican to change its tone on Israel and blame it more directly in the dragging war -- a break from its traditional diplomacy strategy.

Yahoo · 2d

Vatican questions Israeli statements about attack on Gaza church

The Vatican has expressed doubts about Israeli statements saying an attack on a Catholic church in the Gaza Strip was a mistake, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said on Italian television channel Rai. The Cardinal secretary of state,

Angelus News · 12h

Pope condemns Israel's attack on Gaza church, speaks with Palestine president

"Sadly, this act adds to the continuous military attacks against the civilian population and places of worship in Gaza."

1don MSN

Vatican sent Italian children born out of wedlock to America as orphans; new book uncovers program

For decades, unwed mothers in Italy were pressured to give up children born out of wedlock. Thousands were sent to America.

The New York Sun12h

American Christians at Odds Over Support for Israel After Errant Shrapnel Hits Catholic Church at Gaza City

A new controversy erupts as support varies among church factions over the Jewish state, pulling in an unusual array of voices ...

USA Today3mon

Is the Vatican its own country? What to know after Pope Francis' death

In addition to leading the Catholic Church, the pope is also the head of Vatican City, a 100-acre sovereign state located in the heart of Rome. As the world mourns Pope Francis , here's what to ...

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