Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem offers to be exchanged for hostages held by Hamas — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, patriarch of Jerusalem. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez Vatican City, Oct 16, 2023 / 06:47 am (CNA). The Latin Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem has offered to be exchanged for the children being held hostage in the Gaza Strip by Hamas.  Speaking to journalists via video conference on Oct.16, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was…

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This week at the Synod on Synodality: Participation focus comes amid exit of Chinese bishops — By: Catholic News Agency

Synod on Synodality delegates in small groups listen to Pope Francis’ guidance for the upcoming weeks on Oct. 4, 2023. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Vatican City, Oct 16, 2023 / 09:02 am (CNA). As the Synod on Synodality hits the halfway mark for this year, the two Chinese bishops’ experience on the international religious stage…

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