Day: October 12, 2023

Monks struggle to keep Jerusalem churches open for Christians amid Israel-Hamas conflict

1:17 pm October 12, 2023

Franciscan monks in charge of churches in the Holy Land are struggling to keep pilgrimage sites open for Christians stuck amid the ongoing conflict. The Custody of the Holy Land, the Catholic priory tasked with administrating and protecting holy sites from the life of Jesus Christ, is working to keep pilgrimage sites open for faithful […]

China loses spot at Paris Olympics’ equestrian event after test finds ‘controlled medication’ in horse

1:16 pm October 12, 2023

China has lost its place in team eventing at next year’s Paris Olympics because the horse of a three-time Olympian was found to have a “controlled medication” in its system. Japan will replace China for the equestrian competition at the Palace of Versailles. The International Equestrian Federation said Wednesday the Chinese team lost an Olympic […]

Pope affirms Israel has ‘right’ to ‘defend themselves,’ mourns innocents in Gaza

1:11 pm October 12, 2023

Pope Francis affirmed Israel’s right to defend itself during a general audience on Wednesday, but he questioned if violence would solve the border conflict. The pontiff made the remarks during his weekly General Audience with the public at the Vatican on Wednesday after preaching about the life of St. Josephine Bakhita. “I continue to follow […]

France arrests 24 for antisemitic acts since Hamas attacked Israel

1:10 pm October 12, 2023

France says it has taken 24 people into custody for antisemitic acts since Hamas attacked Israel, including catching people with knives near Jewish schools. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, speaking Thursday on France Inter radio, also said authorities encountered a drone flying over a Jewish cultural center. “Since the end of the day Saturday, since the […]

NATO’s leader says Israel ‘does not stand alone’

1:06 pm October 12, 2023

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg vowed Thursday that “Israel does not stand alone” as defense ministers gathered for a meeting in Brussels. The organization said Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant “briefed ministers by video conference on the atrocities by Hamas perpetrated against Israeli civilians and the nationals of several NATO Allies.” “Israel does not stand […]