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GwenKing Abdullah II of Jordan reaffirms commitment to protecting Christianity and Jerusalem’s holy sites
King Abdullah II of Jordan reaffirmed his country’s commitment to protecting Christian communities and heritage, as well as the Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, during his...
Israeli Settlers Continue Raids on Taybeh Village in Occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers have intensified their raids on the Christian village of Taybeh, raising alarm among local residents. Despite the Israeli army designating the area a “closed military zone,”...
Palestinian Christian Reverend Discusses Challenges Under Israeli Occupation and Role of Western Churches
Palestinian Reverend Dr. Munther Isaac engaged in a discussion with VPol journalist Mira Rehawi, focusing on the challenges faced by Palestinian Christians under the Israeli occupation. The conversation...
Church Leaders Express Concern Over Taybeh’s Future in West Bank
The Christian village of Taybeh, located in the West Bank, has become a focal point of concern for church leaders due to the escalating tensions in the region....
Feast 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...
Christians in Israel Face Attacks as Government Shows Little Concern
The ancient streets of Jerusalem, steeped in centuries of religious significance, have become a focal point of rising tensions. For Christians, these hallowed grounds are not only historical...
Israeli Forces Demolish Palestinian Christian Home in West Bank, Illegal Settlers Displace Another Family
Israeli forces demolished the home of a Palestinian Christian family in the al-Saqi area of Birzeit, north of Ramallah, according to the Presidential Higher Committee for Church Affairs....
Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil Visits Jerusalem, Set to Meet Jordan’s King Abdullah II
Patriarch Daniil of Bulgaria has arrived in Jerusalem as part of a six-day visit, which includes a joint liturgy with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and a planned...
Holy Land Christians Express Weariness Over Stalemate, Seek Peace Amid Tension
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, recently visited Assisi to inaugurate the Global House of Friendship and Hope, a project of the Elijah Interfaith Institute. During his...
