Radio Interview: Catholic Near East Welfare Association and the Israel-Hamas war October 30, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Michael La Civita, CNEWA director of communications (CNS photo/Zoom screen capture) Long before war broke out in early October in Israel and Gaza, the Catholic Near East Welfare Association has been serving the needs of people in the region. Founded in 1926 by Pope Pius XI, CNEWA serves in the historic but unstable lands of the ancient Eastern churches. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Michael La Civita, director of communications for CNEWA, and his colleague Joseph Hazboun, regional director of CNEWA’s Jerusalem office about the impact of the war on those who live in Israel and Gaza and how CNEWA is helping meet the needs on the ground. Click play below to listen to the full program. Also see Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars Orioles pitcher Cade Povich finds home in the Catholic Church Radio Interview: Holier matrimony Radio Interview: Archbishop Lori’s pastoral letter: ‘In Charity and Truth’ In God’s Image podcast: Taylor Branch Radio Interview: Sinners and Saints video series Copyright © 2023 Catholic Review Media Print
