Christians in Holy Land
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War, economic struggles threaten Bethlehem’s century-old crafts tradition
The tradition of being an artisan in Bethlehem is being threatened by the flight of young people from the area... Read more
Christian community comes closer together amid attacks in the Holy Land
Although interreligious dialogue has suffered as a result of the intensification of conflict in the Holy Land, the situation has... Read more
New pilgrimage brings Christians, Muslims, and Jews together in Holy Land at Abraham House
On Sept. 14 in Jerusalem, a new pilgrimage called “Pilgrims of Hope Way” was inaugurated at the 60th anniversary celebration... Read more
Staying in Bethlehem: Christian couple opts to marry and put down roots despite hardships
Two young Christians from Bethlehem have decided to marry and settle down in their hometown despite the ongoing war and... Read more
Two Catholic patriarchs address the people of Jordan with distinct messages
On the eve of Jordan’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for Sept. 10, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa sent a written message addressed to... Read more
Under patronage of St. Joseph, parish priest restarts schooling for students in Gaza
The program had to be suspended for two weeks in July due to Israeli military action in Gaza City but... Read more
Latin Patriarchate condemns reported raid by Israeli forces on Gaza Catholic school
The patriarchate said in a Sunday press release that it was “monitoring, with grave concern, the news of the raids,... Read more
Churches in Holy Land denounce ‘coordinated attack’ against Christians by Israeli authorities
The church leaders accuse local authorities of launching a “coordinated attack” against the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Read more
Where are all the pilgrims? The current state of religious tourism in the Holy Land
During the month of May in Jerusalem, the major holidays of the three major religions passed with an almost total... Read more
Archaeological discovery sheds light on Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land 1,500 years ago
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have discovered a Byzantine-period church in the northern Negev desert with wall art displaying... Read more
PHOTOS: Catholics gather at site of Jesus’ ascension in Jerusalem
“I’m excited to have come to pray in the actual place of the Ascension... I want to be closer to... Read more
