Cardinal Dolan continues visit to Israel following Iran’s latest attack

[Michie]

(OSV News) — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he and other members of a delegation traveling in Israel and Palestine “feel safe and secure” April 14, after Israel defended itself overnight from unprecedented Iranian drone strikes and missiles.

“That wasn’t true in the middle of last night when the air raid sirens went off and when we had to go down and seek security at Notre Dame Center,” he said in an April 14 video on social media posted that day from Bethlehem. “But right now things look good and we’re grateful for that. And thanks for all of your expressions of concern.”

The cardinal is traveling in Israel and Palestine April 12-18 as chairman of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, which supports the Catholic Church in the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India and Eastern Europe.


Despite the events of the previous night, “This Sunday in Bethlehem all does seem calm and bright,” he said.

CNEWA delegation remains safe​

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Cardinal Dolan continues visit to Israel following Iran's latest attack

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he and other members of a delegation traveling in Israel and Palestine "feel safe and secure" April 14, after Israel defended itself overnight from unprecedented Iranian drone strikes and missiles.

www.oursundayvisitor.com

 

[AlexB23]

(OSV News) — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he and other members of a delegation traveling in Israel and Palestine “feel safe and secure” April 14, after Israel defended itself overnight from unprecedented Iranian drone strikes and missiles.

“That wasn’t true in the middle of last night when the air raid sirens went off and when we had to go down and seek security at Notre Dame Center,” he said in an April 14 video on social media posted that day from Bethlehem. “But right now things look good and we’re grateful for that. And thanks for all of your expressions of concern.”

The cardinal is traveling in Israel and Palestine April 12-18 as chairman of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, which supports the Catholic Church in the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India and Eastern Europe.


Despite the events of the previous night, “This Sunday in Bethlehem all does seem calm and bright,” he said.

CNEWA delegation remains safe​

Continued below.

Cardinal Dolan continues visit to Israel following Iran's latest attack

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York said he and other members of a delegation traveling in Israel and Palestine "feel safe and secure" April 14, after Israel defended itself overnight from unprecedented Iranian drone strikes and missiles.

www.oursundayvisitor.com

Prayers for the safety of this cardinal and his team. It is pretty dangerous, being in the Middle East right now.


Here is a summary of the article:

On April 14, 2024, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, who was leading a delegation visiting Israel and Palestine from April 12-18, stated that he felt safe and secure despite experiencing alarm during the night due to Israeli defense against unprecedented Iranian drone strikes and missiles. The cardinal is the chairman of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), an organization that supports the Catholic Church in the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India, and Eastern Europe.

On April 13-14, Israel faced over 300 attack drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles dispatched by Iran in response to an alleged Israeli airstrike on April 1 that resulted in the death of two Iranian generals in a Syrian consulate. Although most projectiles were intercepted, some managed to penetrate Israeli airspace, causing minor injuries to a young Bedouin child and damaging a military base. Israel did not confirm or deny involvement in the initial airstrike.

The CNEWA delegation's journey commemorates the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Pontifical Mission for Palestine founded by Pope Pius XII in 1949 and administered by CNEWA. During their travel, they have visited various locations tied to the church's mission, including celebrating Mass in Beit Jala, touring the Salesian Sisters' convent grounds in the Cremisan Valley, and praying in the grotto of the Church of the Nativity. Despite ongoing tensions and unrest, the group remains safe and committed to understanding and supporting the region's religious context better.

 

[Michie]

New York’s Cardinal Dolan ‘safe and secure’ amid Iranian airstrikes

Cardinal Timothy Dolan was visiting Israel in his role as chair of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and was set to visit various charitable organizations.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

 

[DJWhalen]

I am happy that they are safe.
But the US needs to support the Israel.
Israel is the apple of God's eye and His Land.
In my opinion.