Judith Sudilovsky

Israel

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Journalist covering Mideast for 20+ years with focus on religion & co-existence. Dog lover, animal rescuer. Dark chocolate over milk. RT isn't an endorsement.

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Articles

4,000 process in Jerusalem for Palm Sunday amid Israeli bombardment of Gaza

6 days ago | news.diocesetucson.org | Judith Sudilovsky

JERUSALEM (OSV News) -- For the second year in a row, few foreign pilgrims were in attendance at the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives into the Old City of Jerusalem due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. But even the gray skies that threatened rain didn't dampen the spirit of the 4,000 participants.
Holy Land Christians have a duty to celebrate Easter despite suffering, patriarch says

1 week ago | thebostonpilot.com | Judith Sudilovsky |Violet Hurst

Your browser does not support the audio element. JERUSALEM (OSV News) -- Christians in the Holy Land not only have the right but also the duty to celebrate Easter despite all the difficulties and conflicts they are now experiencing, said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, in his recorded video Easter Message released on April 16.
4,000 process in Jerusalem for Palm Sunday amid Israeli bombardment of Gaza

1 week ago | ncronline.org | Rhina Guidos |Judith Sudilovsky

For the second year in a row, few foreign pilgrims were in attendance at the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives into the Old City of Jerusalem due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. But even the gray skies that threatened rain didn't dampen the spirit of the 4,000 participants.
New street murals part of arts and media focus at Venice church

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Tom Hoffarth |David Agren |Judith Sudilovsky |Carol Glatz

The completion of a vibrant, multi-sided mural that tells the history of St. Mark Church in Venice is the latest project aimed at augmenting an arts-and-media evangelization movement at the parish.
Nicaragua cracks down further on church during Holy Week

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | David Agren writes |David Agren |Judith Sudilovsky |Carol Glatz

Police and paramilitaries maintained a heavy presence outside the Nicaraguan Managua cathedral on Palm Sunday, ensuring celebrations occurred entirely on church property -- and sending a not-so-subtle message of intimidation. Inside the cathedral, Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes of Managua ignored the harassment. He focused his homily on forgiveness instead.
Nigeria pledges religious freedom, but actions suggest otherwise

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Ngala Killian Chimtom |Judith Sudilovsky |Carol Glatz |Robert Brennan

On Friday, the Nigerian government assured the United States of its commitment to uphold freedom of religion and expression. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave this assurance in a statement signed by its acting spokesman, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, saying any reports of threats or intimidation against religious leaders would be investigated and appropriate actions would be taken.
Carry the cross with compassion

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Justin Mclellan |Judith Sudilovsky |Carol Glatz |Robert Brennan

Carrying the cross means more than bearing personal suffering -- it means stepping into the pain of others and walking beside them, Pope Francis wrote at the start of Holy Week. "To carry the cross of Christ is never in vain," he wrote in his homily for Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square April 13.
Pope advances sainthood cause of famed Spanish architect, five others

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Carol Glatz |Judith Sudilovsky |Robert Brennan

Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and five men, including Antoni Gaudí, the Spanish architect who designed the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain. The Vatican announced that the pope authorized the decrees during an audience at the Vatican April 14 with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
4,000 process in Jerusalem for Palm Sunday

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Judith Sudilovsky |Robert Brennan |Justin Mclellan

For the second year in a row, few foreign pilgrims were in attendance at the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives into the Old City of Jerusalem due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. But even the gray skies that threatened rain didn't dampen the spirit of the 4,000 participants.
Making local Jewish day schools affordable was ‘unfinished business,’ Mandel Foundation board chair says

2 weeks ago | ejewishphilanthropy.com | Judith Sudilovsky

The $90 million matching grant recently awarded by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation to help the Cleveland’s five Jewish day schools to boost their educational system was not intended as a response to rising antisemitism following Oct. 7 — and yet, its significance in the current climate is undeniable, according to Jehuda Reinharz, the Mandel Foundation’s president and CEO.