religious freedom
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GwenChristian Leaders in Jerusalem Urge Israel to Reopen Church of the Holy Sepulchre Ahead of Easter
Church leaders in Jerusalem have urged Israel to reopen the Church of the Holy Sepulchre ahead of Easter, emphasizing the importance of religious observance during the holy season....
Cardinal Filoni Emphasizes Presence and Challenges Faced by Christians in the Holy Land
Cardinal Filoni recently visited the Holy Land, emphasizing the enduring presence of Christians in the region. He noted that while international media often focus on conflicts in places...
Over 800 Palestinian teachers killed in Israeli attacks since Gaza war began
The Palestinian Education Ministry has reported that over 800 teachers have been killed and more than 3,300 injured in Israeli attacks since the start of the war on...
Gaza Christian mother and daughter killed in Israeli airstrike, funeral held at local church
A 14-year-old Palestinian boy, Fuad Abu Daoud, from Gaza City, woke up in preparation for school when he received devastating news: his mother, Mary Abu Daoud, and his...
Supreme Court Rules Schools Must Inform Parents if Students Socially Transition
The Supreme Court has ruled that schools cannot conceal a child’s gender transition from their parents, marking a significant shift in how educational institutions handle such matters. In...
Pastor Kim Minguo Arrested in China for Missionary Work, Daughter Says He Knew the Risks but Still Served
Pastor Kim Minguo, the head pastor of the China Zion Church, was arrested at his home in Guangxi, China, in September. His daughter, Kim Tingya, based in Washington,...
Holy Land: Christian Village Faces Fourth Threatened Olive Harvest
Fr Bashar Fawadleh, Parish Priest of the Latin Patriarchate in Taybeh, the last fully Christian village in the West Bank, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing challenges...
UK and allies impose sanctions on firms enabling West Bank settler violence
The UK, alongside allies including Australia, France, and Norway, has imposed sanctions on six companies and one individual linked to enabling and financing settler violence in the West...
Christians in Holy Land Fear Losing Homes and Livelihoods, Warn Papal Agency
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, visited Christian communities in the West Bank, where he celebrated Mass on the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin...
