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Jerusalem churches reach temporary deal with Israeli authorities over Holy Week access

March 30, 2026 Souhail Lawand 1

The announcement came after the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem and the custos of the Holy Land were restricted from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. […]

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Beyond oil and conflict, Iran’s Kharg Island holds a lost Christian past

March 17, 2026 Souhail Lawand 0

Will Kharg’s Christian heritage survive the present conflict, or will it become yet another casualty of international strife? […]

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Lebanon mourns Father Pierre El-Rahi as calls for peace echo at his funeral

March 12, 2026 Souhail Lawand 0

In the courtyard of St. George Church, in a scene marked by tears, prayer, and hope, mourners bid farewell to a beloved priest who was killed after shelling struck his town. […]

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Catholic heads of Churches in Holy Land call for prayer and peace

March 12, 2026 Souhail Lawand 1

Catholic Church leaders in the Holy Land reaffirmed the Christian community’s commitment to peace amid the harshness of war. […]

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Lebanon’s patriarchs and bishops: ‘Persevere in prayer for peace’

March 6, 2026 Souhail Lawand 1

The Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon issued a statement combining a clear spiritual stance, a bold national demand, and an urgent humanitarian appeal. […]

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