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IDF: Artillery misfire led to mistaken hit of Gaza church, no punishments for soldiers involved

The incident has led the Catholic Church and many Western allies of Israel to condemn the IDF as having a negligent lack of control over its forces in Gaza.

A view shows the damage at the Holy Family Church which was hit in an Israeli strike on Thursday, in Gaza City July 18, 2025.
 Ancient church in Taybeh set on fire by Israeli settlers

Church of St. George burning shows justice demands honesty before all else - editorial

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee tours Taybeh

Taybeh church: Retractions don't undo damage of false narratives - comment

A statue of Sir Thomas More, located at Chelsea Old Church in Chelsea, London, UK.

St. Thomas More's skull may be exhumed from Canterbury church after nearly 500 years


Claims that extremist settlers set fire to ancient West Bank church may be inaccurate, probe finds

The report said it found evidence that local Jewish residents were fighting the fire; however, the investigation was inconclusive as to who the perpetrators of the fire were. 

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee tours Taybeh

Pope Leo calls for end to 'barbarity of war' after strike on Gaza church

Speaking after his Angelus prayer, Leo read out the names of those killed in the inciden

 Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd for the Angelus prayer in Piazza della Liberta (Liberty Square) in front of Palazzo Apostolico (Apostolic Palace) in the summer papal estate in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy, July 13, 2025.

Hostage talks are in advanced stages, Netanyahu tells pope in phone call - report

Netanyahu held a call with Pope Leo XIV, where he expressed optimism about the hostage talks, while the Pope asked to keep sacred places safe from the war.

 Thousands of Israelis call for immediate release of the hostages that are held in Hamas captivity in Gaza, outside the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv in March.

Two people killed in strike on Gazan church compound, several wounded, Latin patriarchate says

The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that a "stray ammunition hit Gaza's Holy Family Church."

 A Palestinian woman walks outside the Holy Family Church after the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican, in Gaza City April 21, 2025.

Liturgical vestments and diaconal ministry: Role in the liturgy


Last Christian West Bank town calls on global community to assist against settler violence

According to the town's priests, Taybeh has faced "serious series of systematic attacks" by Jewish settlers against the town’s land and holy sites.

 Ancient church in Taybeh set on fire by Israeli settlers

Ireland experts to begin identification of 800 dead children in home for unmarried mothers

Irish forensic and archeological experts will begin the excavation of a church-run home for unmarried mothers where it's believed almost 800 children died.

 Heavy machinery is used for excavation work at the site of the Tuam graveyard, where the bodies of 796 babies were uncovered at the site of a former Catholic Church-run Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home, in Tuam, Ireland, July 7, 2025.

Jewish QB Jake Retzlaff cleared of civil rape allegations, eyes transfer amid BYU’s consensual sex

With his legal case dismissed and a potential suspension looming, Retzlaff is now looking to continue his career elsewhere.

 A CIVIL lawsuit accusing BYU’s Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff of rape has been dismissed, though he now plans to transfer as he faces a possible seven-game suspension for violating the school’s honor code by admitting to premarital sex.

Israel condemns deadly Damascus church bombing, reaches out to Syria's Christians

The question is now whether ISIS can be fully defeated, and if these threats can be stopped.

 Syrian security forces secure the area at Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood of Damascus following a suicide bombing, in Syria, June 23, 2025

Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills at least 20, bomber member of Islamic State

A blast rocked the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighborhood of Damascus in Syria.

 A civil defence member inspects the damage after a blast rocked the Mar Elias Church according to witnesses, in the Dweila neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria June 22, 2025

Muslim communities in Norway grow most as Church of Norway sees declining membership

Church of Norway membership has decreased from 85 percent to 62 percent between 1994 and 2024.

 Muslim religious communities in Norway experience largest growth amid declining Church of Norway membership. Illustration.