Christian communities
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GwenCabinet approves draft family law for Christian Egyptians, including Coptic, Syriac, and other denominations
Egypt’s Cabinet has approved a draft family law aimed at regulating personal status matters for Christian communities, including the Coptic Orthodox, Syriac Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, Evangelical,...
Churches in Sudan Face Demolition Amid Ongoing Conflict and Persecution
Churches in Sudan have faced systematic demolition and violence, marking a resurgence of religious persecution. The conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has intensified attacks on...
The Chaldean Church, Descended from Apostle Thomas’s Mission, Faces Diaspora Challenges Amidst Historical Struggles
The Church Left by Apostle Thomas: So Are the Chaldeans – Rome Reports The Assyrian Church of the East and the Chaldean Catholic Church trace their origins to...
Three Key Aspects of Israel’s Relationship With Christian Communities Highlighted in Policy Briefing
Israel’s relationship with its Christian community remains a subject of both scrutiny and significance. Despite ongoing challenges in the broader Middle East, Israel has emerged as a rare...
Chaldean Patriarch Mar Paul III Nona Meets Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi Ahead of Enthronement Ceremony
Mar Paul III Nona, the newly elected Patriarch of the Chaldean Church, welcomed Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the Patriarchal headquarters in Baghdad on Tuesday. The meeting...
ACN Issues Statement on Attacks in Tyre, Expressing Concern for Christian Community and Historic Heritage
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has expressed deep concern over the escalating situation in Tyre, Lebanon, following Israeli military actions that have resulted in civilian casualties...
Two St. Joseph Christian congregations formalize their merger
Two St. Joseph Christian congregations formalize their merger Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ and Riverview Park Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), two long-standing and deeply rooted congregations...
Lebanese Outrage Escalates After Syriac Maronite Priest Killed in Israeli Tank Strike Targeting Hezbollah-Linked Home in Qlayaa
Residents of Qlayaa in southern Lebanon have expressed growing outrage following the death of Father Pierre al-Rahi, a priest of the Syriac Maronite Church of St. George, after...
Patriarch of Assyrian Church of the East Calls for Unity and Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions and Migration Challenges
Patriarch Mar Awa III Royel of the Assyrian Church of the East has voiced concerns over the challenges facing Eastern Christians, particularly in the context of regional tensions...
