Bishop Shomali gives an update on the plight of West Bank and Gazan Christians

Episode 89 April 02, 2025 00:09:48
Bishop Shomali gives an update on the plight of West Bank and Gazan Christians
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Bishop Shomali gives an update on the plight of West Bank and Gazan Christians

Apr 02 2025 | 00:09:48

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Show Notes

Bishop William Shomali, Patriarchal Vicar for Jerusalem and Palestine, joins us for this Catholic News podcast. The Bishop was in the UK at the invitation of two charities helping Christians under intense pressure – Aid to the Church in Need and Friends of the Holy Land. During his visit, he met with Bishop Nicholas Hudson, Moderator of the Holy Land Coordination, and gave a talk in central London titled ‘Christians in the Holy Land: Challenges and Hopes’. Listen to Bishop William Shomali discuss how the Christians of the West Bank are fearful for their future, with unemployment rife, severe restrictions […]

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