Finding a Path to Peace in Holy Land
As Catholics, we are all called to pray and work for peace in the Holy Land.
On January 29, President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point peace plan for Gaza and Israel, offering a complex proposal that demands our prayerful discernment.
Israel and Hamas agreed to implement the first phase of a peace deal on October 8, and that condition was met on October 13 when hostages from both sides were released.
While the plan's call for an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, and humanitarian aid aligns with the Church’s cry for justice and mercy, its challenges require a response rooted in the Gospel and the Church’s social teaching.
Pope Leo XIV has expressed cautious hope, noting the proposal’s “realistic” elements and urged Hamas to accept it within the stipulated timeframe.
Yet, while both sides have agreed in principle to the accord, much work is to be completed.
Author's summary: Catholics work towards Holy Land peace.
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