At an event with the French president where he was honored, the patriarch said ongoing instability is increasing the vulnerability of local communities in the Holy Land. […]
As Jordan launches preparations for the 2030 Jubilee of Christ’s baptism, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa calls for spiritual renewal. […]
L’Œuvre d’Orient marks 170 years with an appeal for solidarity with Christians in the East and highlights three major challenges threatening the future of Christians there. […]
The Church in Jerusalem is calling for respect for the sanctity of life after the Israeli Knesset recently approved a law permitting the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners. […]
Police stopped the two church leaders on their way as they were proceeding privately “without any ceremonial or liturgical manifestations,” and forced them to turn back. […]
Holy Week observances and events in the Holy Land have been canceled or significantly revised in the face of closures in Jerusalem due to the war with Iran. […]
Church official warns that Israeli measures over land and school restrictions threaten Christian continuity in Jerusalem. […]
Despite rocket debris near key Christian sites, Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarchate and other Christian institutions continue their services. […]
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