EU welcomes release of Israeli hostages
The European Union welcomed today the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas, describing it as a “critical step toward peace” ...
Friday, October 9, 2026
Tag: Palestine
UN Secretary-General calls for urgent action on two-state solution or Israelis and Palestinians
At the opening session of the international conference held at the United Nations headquarters, UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the ...
Palestinian President welcomes France’s announcement on Palestinian state recognition
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement regarding the upcoming recognition of a Palestinian state, describing ...
The WCC refers to “apartheid” in Palestine and Israel
For the first time, an international organization - notably, a church body - has acknowledged the existence of an apartheid ...
Greek FM holds call with Palestinian PM; Greece calls for an immediate ceasefire
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis spoke by phone on Wednesday with Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Palestinian Authority ...
UAE rejects Palestinian displacement in talks with US Secretary of State
The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reaffirmed the UAE’s opposition to the displacement ...
WCC welcomes news of ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay welcomed the news of a ceasefire agreement reached between ...
EU announces €120 million humanitarian aid for Gaza following ceasefire agreement
The European Union announced today the provision of €120 million in humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip, following the ceasefire ...
Blinken warns of a “last chance” for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, currently on a visit to Israel, issued a stern warning today, stating that the ...
Meeting of religious leaders in Jordan on Gaza issue – Patriarch of Jerusalem was present
King Abdullah II reiterated the firm and clear position of the Kingdom of Jordan on the Palestinian issue and the ...
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A fragment of the Head of St. John the Forerunner returns to Constantinople after 822 years
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew today, Friday, October 9, 2026, visited the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady in the...
Metropolitan of Zambia on the 22nd anniversary of the election of the Patriarch of Alexandria
On the 22nd anniversary of the election of Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa, the...
Patriarch of Georgia: “No one proclaimed the divine nature of Christ as powerfully as the Apostle John”
In a radiant, deeply spiritual atmosphere, the memory of Saint John the Theologian, Apostle and Evangelist, was celebrated today...
Patriarch of Serbia visits St. Sava Monastery in Australia
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia continued his canonical visit to the Serbian Orthodox Metropolitanate of Australia and New Zealand on...
Bavarian PM Markus Söder awarded Golden Cross by Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Germany
Bavarian Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söder was awarded the Golden Cross, First Class, of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of...
Memory of Saint Andronicus and his wife St. Athanasia
Today the Church commemorates the Apostle James, son of Alphaeus and brother of Matthew the Evangelist. We also celebrate...
