Bethlehem, West Bank
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GwenFeast of St. Mary of Jesus Crucified Celebrated in Bethlehem 2026
The Carmelite Sisters of Bethlehem have announced the celebration of the Feast of St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, marking a significant spiritual event in the Holy Land. The...
Southern Baptists urged to hold 2027 convention in Bethlehem, West Bank
Southern Baptist messengers adopted a series of resolutions during their 2026 annual meeting in Orlando, including one that condemned antisemitism and expressed solidarity with Jewish communities. This stance...
Palestinian Christians focus on peace initiatives amid rising Holy Land tensions
Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land continue to seek peace amid rising tensions and violence. As Hamas moves toward disarmament and Israeli forces face escalating clashes in the...
World Council of Churches Releases Resources for World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel 2026
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has released new resources for the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel 2026, which will take place from 20 to...
Bethlehem Christians Reject Netanyahu’s Claims on Emigration, Cite Occupation as Key Factor
Christian leaders and civic figures in Bethlehem have dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, which claimed an increase in Christian...
Philip PhiBethlehem priest warns settler violence and evangelical support threaten Palestinian Christian communities
Father Munther Isaac, director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice, has expressed concern that the future of Palestinian Christian communities in the Holy Land is threatened...
Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil Visits Bethlehem and Urges Christians to Remain in the Holy Land
On September 26, Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil arrived in Bethlehem for his first official peace visit to the Holy Land since his election. The visit was marked by a...
Church of England Votes to Support Palestinian Christians Amid Backlash from Jewish Groups
The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to express solidarity with Palestinian Christians, despite facing backlash from Jewish groups. This decision was made after a motion was...
Palestinian Christian leaders criticize US Christian Zionists for ignoring their realities
Palestinian Christian leaders voiced sharp criticism of American Christian Zionists, urging them to confront the tangible realities faced by Palestinian Christians living under Israeli occupation. In an interview...
