Palestinian Christians
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GwenIsrael’s Palestinian Christians Face Challenges as They Vote in Knesset Elections
Father Saba Haj of St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Ibillin recalls a moment five years ago when he was stopped at a checkpoint near Tubas, wearing his...
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...
Inside the rising wave of anti-Christian violence in Jerusalem
The recent incident involving a French nun in Jerusalem has ignited alarm among Palestinian church leaders, highlighting a troubling rise in anti-Christian violence. The disturbing footage, captured in...
Christians in Palestine Face Systematic Marginalization and Demographic Threats Under Israeli Occupation
Christians in Palestine have a long and deeply rooted presence, stretching back to the earliest centuries of the faith. Their communities are intertwined with the spiritual and historical...
Bishop Daibes Calls for International Pressure to Protect Palestinians in the Holy Land
Bishop Jamal Daibes, Bishop of Djibouti and Apostolic Administrator of Somalia, has called for international and diplomatic pressure to protect Palestinians in the Holy Land. Speaking to Vatican...
Archbishop of Canterbury’s Visit Sparks Cautious Hope Among Palestinian Christians
The archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, visited the Holy Land this week to express solidarity with Palestinian Christians. During her visit to Birzeit, she emphasized the pursuit...
Palestinian Christians face systematic pressure from Israeli settlement policies impacting their identity and presence in the Holy Land
Christians in Palestine have long been an integral part of the region’s social, cultural, and political life, contributing to its identity and heritage over centuries. Their presence has...
Diocese of Jerusalem Warns of Existential Crisis Facing Christian Communities in the Holy Land
The Diocesan Majma of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, convening in Amman, Jordan, addresses a pivotal moment in the region’s history. Following years of war, destruction, displacement, and...
ELCA Releases Video Series Highlighting Palestinian Christian Narratives
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has released the fourth episode of its “Stolen Stories” video series, titled “Daily Life 2005-2023.” The series, produced by ELCA Sumud,...
