Covid-19 Crisis

27 March 2020 Bishop Declan Lang, Chair of the Holy Land Coordination urges support for people in the Holy Land.  “As we approach Easter amid this global pandemic, we must not forget the impact of our sisters and brothers in the land of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection.

Not only is this a major healthcare crisis, but necessary closures at this time of pilgrimage are also having a devastating impact on the local economy.

On top of this the confirmation of COVID-19 in Gaza, where the healthcare system has effectively collapsed and people are trapped in the most over crowded conditions on earth, points to an impending humanitarian catastrophe.”