One of the aims of the visit is to learn more about the impact of the Syrian crisis throughout the region and to discuss how schools and churches can link up.
Widespread dismay at continuing construction of Cremisan Valley wall which will separate 58 Christian families from their lands and livelihood.
Not a single destroyed house has been rebuilt and at least 100,000 people remain displaced.
Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly and Bishop Ray Browne appeal to Irish people to hear and respond to the cries of the people of Gaza.
Tens of thousands of families lack adequate shelter while the blockade "dramatically impedes rebuilding" and contributes to desperation, bishops warn.
Pope Francis' silent prayer at the concrete barrier Israel is building around the West Bank recalled by Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin.
Greek Orthodox priest in Nazareth warns "What is happening is genocide."
Memorialising must consider violence, carnage, and suffering of the innocent in Gaza, Israel, Syria, Ukraine and Iraq today, Church of Ireland Primate suggests.
“As this conflict shows, violence breeds violence" - Cardinal Nichols.
“We utterly condemn the risks to civilians by both the rocket fire and the military invasions”: Trócaire’s Executive Director, Éamonn Meehan.
Both sides acting recklessly and without regard for the safety of civilians, Éamonn Meehan warns.
Bishop McAreavey appeals on behalf of persecuted and endangered Christian communities and calls for an end to the conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Palestine and Israel.
Death of five children on Thursday follows killing of four boys, aged between nine and 11, on Wednesday.
Concern over attacks by Israeli military on Gaza's civilian population and firing of rockets by militants from Gaza on Israeli civilians.
Concerns raised that planned security is about consolidating the settlement areas and permanently choking off Bethlehem from Jerusalem.
Papal trip will include Mass in Bethlehem.
