Bethlehem, West Bank
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GwenIsraeli Restrictions on Christian Worship in Palestine Highlighted
Father Mundar Isaac, an elder of the Lutheran Evangelical Church in Bethlehem, has expressed concerns over the increasing Israeli actions targeting the Christian presence in Palestine. He emphasizes...
Palestinian Christians urge Western churches to humanize Gaza’s children
Palestinian Christians are urging Western churches to “humanize the children of Gaza,” a call that resonates with broader global concerns over the humanitarian crisis in the region. The...
Author Abandons Christian Zionist Beliefs After Personal Exposure to Israel-Palestine Reality
I had no idea about the geopolitical issues in Israel-Palestine. In fact, when I took my first trip to the land in 2003, I had no idea what...
Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem Amid Israeli Occupation and Attacks on Palestinian Christians
Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem gathered at the Church of the Nativity for Christmas celebrations, marking the first such event since Israel’s conflict in Gaza began in 2023. The...
Bethlehem’s Christians Face Economic Crisis as Tourism Deteriorates Amid Iran War and Gaza Conflict
Bethlehem’s tourism sector, a cornerstone of the city’s economy, has faced severe decline in recent months. Elias Hazin, co-owner of the Bethlehem Star Tours & Travel agency, reported...
Christian Schools in East Jerusalem Remain Closed Due to Israeli Permit Denials
Christian schools in East Jerusalem remain closed as Israel denies entry permits to Palestinian teachers from the West Bank, according to reports. This decision has raised concerns about...
Palestinian Christians Celebrate Christmas with Unity and Rejection of Racism
The Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem this year stood as a testament to the enduring spirit of unity and peace among the Palestinian people. The event, marked by meticulous...
Christian Leaders Condemn USCCB’s Anti-Palestinian Stance in Ecumenical Letter
Palestinian Christians have accused the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) of rendering them invisible in its efforts to combat antisemitism. A letter signed by 16 Palestinian Christian...
Archbishop Sarah visits Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity and Tent of Nations during Holy Land pilgrimage. (Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories)
Archbishop Sarah of Canterbury began her fourth day of pilgrimage in the Holy Land by visiting the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. There, she prayed in the...
