A growing rift between the Vatican and the Jewish community was exacerbated Wednesday, when Israel’s ambassador to the Holy See hit back against a top Vatican official who said the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza is disproportionate.
With Israel and Hamas yet unable to reach a deal to free hostages and halt the war, Catholic leaders are calling for an agreement of that nature between the sides, as well as for them to negotiate a two-state solution for lasting peace.
A Scottish pop group took to the streets of Glasgow to ask people to show their love for some of the world’s poorest people this St. Valentine’s Day, which this year took place on Ash Wednesday.