Dario Salvi

Bishop Bizzeti: the emergency related to immigration has "increased" in the last period and cannot fall "only on the shoulders of Ankara." The need to give birth to a true local Church, with Turkish clergy and religious. Commemorating Msgr. Padovese 12 years after his murder, to give new life to his mission.

Hisham al-Sayed has been in the hands of the extremist movement since 2015. In seven years it is the first evidence that he is still alive, although his health condition appears precarious. The footage is believed to be recent and its release is an attempt to force prisoner negotiations. In Jenin Israeli soldiers kill a 25-year-old Palestinian man.

Built on the banks of the Tigris 5,000 years ago, the city survived the Babylonian invasion and the rise of the Islamic State. The latter destroyed 70 per cent of its famed Tabira Gate. Archaeologists and experts warn of the dangers related to the construction of a nearby dam. Up to 250,000 people could be displaced.

The country is heading for its fifth vote in just over three years. Tomorrow the passage that should sanction the dissolution of the Knesset. From behind the scenes the former premier moves to return to power, in this or the next legislature. Pacifist rabbi: Bennett executive has made no progress on "major issues" such as "employment and peace process."

The UN body announces aid cutbacks due to global inflation and the effects of the war in Ukraine. There is enough only for 1.8 million people. International donors have guaranteed only a quarter of the US$ two billion needed. Wheat stocks will be depleted by mid-July.

The country is once again experiencing devastating fires. According to the Ministry of Forestry, 88 percent are arson attacks. Visiting the area of the latest blaze, the president called for "intimidating" punishments. Justice holder announces start of process to "reconsider" 2004 abolition. Fears over later extension of use.

The Pope remembers Sister Luisa killed in Haiti, her life "a gift unto martyrdom." At the Angelus the episode in the village of the Samaritans and the invitation to shun revenge, privileging "merciful Love." Yesterday afternoon the homily at the concluding Mass of the Tenth World Meeting of Families, in which he extolled the "courage to marry" and "going out to welcome the other."

Today's headlines: a U.N. investigation determines that Israeli security forces killed Shireen Abu Aqla; Afghanistan lacks medicine for earthquake survivors, yesterday five more victims of aftershocks; Vietnamese church organizes a "National Synodal Cup 2022-23" soccer match; Siberia floods destroyed two bridges, isolated villages.

An Amnesty International report speaks of indiscriminate and insensitive demolitions. Affected at least 558,000 inhabitants, foreigners denied even state-promised reparations. Behind the image of a "progressive and opulent" nation emerge "horrific stories of abuse and violations."

June 22-26, the Latin primate visits the Strip. Masses, baptisms, meetings with Christian and Muslim families, visits to hospitals and refugee camps scheduled. Fr. Romanelli: "Today there are greater prospects for recovery," parish promotes many more activities than in the past. But a real turnaround will require an entity that is "independent" and guarantees "freedom of movement."

This morning Francis received in audience the participants in the 95th Plenary Assembly of Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (ROACO). The latter is an example of the "synodal journey" of the universal Church. From Syria to Tigray, it is committed to alleviate the suffering of peoples. In the Middle East, “ecumenism already exists, first of all, as a local reality” with shared “suffering and witness”.

The victim, 22-year-old Ali Hassan Harb, died from stab wounds following a violent dispute that broke out following settlers’ attempt to pitch a tent near the village of Iskaka, not far from the settlement of Ariel. As a result, Israeli security forces intervened. The two sides blame each other.