Church in Israel appalled by desecration of the cross

Church in Israel appalled by desecration of the cross Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. Photo: OSV News/Debbie Hill.

An Israeli soldier has struck a statue of Jesus in Lebanon. The army has confirmed the incident – and the Catholic Church is calling for action to be taken. The Catholic Church in Israel has strongly condemned the desecration of a cross by an Israeli soldier in Lebanon. “This act constitutes a grave insult to…

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