Love in action in the Holy Land

Catholic News

Oct 16 2025 | 00:25:40

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Show Notes

Catholic News – October 2025 In this Catholic News podcast we are joined by Anton Asfar, Secretary General of Caritas Jerusalem and Fr Elias Tabban, Parish Priest of Zababdeh Parish, near Jenin. We learn about the happy, hopeful but also cautious mood on the ground among the people following the Gaza ceasefire agreement which marks the end of the war and the beginning of the first phase of the peace process in the Holy Land. There are many challenges which are arising, including the lack of fresh water, sanitation and food supplies, which means that families are struggling. There are […]

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