Christians
Marjorie Taylor Greene meets with Bethlehem mayor, decries alleged 'Christian prosecution'
Greene lauded Bethlehem for being the birthplace of Jesus, but condemned alleged "Christian persecution" occurring in the area.
Where heroes fell, tulips now bring color and comfort
Israel must deepen alliances past the Jewish world, embrace faith-based allies - opinion
Looking back at George Washington’s 1790 letter, the root of American religious freedom
FOZ founder Mike Evans tells Netanyahu evangelicals are ‘overwhelmingly united’ in Israel support
Netanyahu framed the relationship as historically decisive, telling the group: “You are representatives of the Christian Zionists who made Jewish Zionism possible.”
Christian communities grow slowly as share of population falls in Middle East, North Africa
Analysts say the pattern is driven by a mix of factors: outward migration, lower birth rates, and increasingly, disaffiliation or conversion.
Trump administration Christmas messages emphasize Jesus in overtly religious terms
While previous presidents have routinely issued Christmas greetings, they have typically emphasized themes of charity, family, and goodwill, using language that includes Americans of all faiths.
A look at Israel's winter wonderland in the Galilee, where Christmas comes to life
The Galilee’s Christian villages, where winter lights, festive traditions, and community bring the holiday season to life
Byzantine-era coins, ring discovered in Judean Desert point to Christian presence in region
The site is linked historically with Saint Sabbas, one of the founders of Judean Desert monasticism, whose legacy shaped monastic practices for centuries.
‘Every year they burn trees’: Jenin church firebombing renews scrutiny of Palestinian Authority
“Attacks on Christians, their sites & symbols are unacceptable at all times. Even more so, as we approach Christmas this week,” the ministry said.
Amanda Seyfried learns about Shaker founder for film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’
Amanda Seyfried portrays Ann Lee, the 18th-century Shaker movement leader, in The Testament of Ann Lee, exploring her vision of equality and communal living.
Christians in Israel: Nazareth tops Israel’s Christian cities as Christmas arrives
Israel's 184,200 Christians mark Christmas as CBS data reveals a community with remarkable education rates and deep roots across Nazareth, Haifa, and Jerusalem.
One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas - poll
The poll reflects the wider cultural presence of Christmas in Israeli public spaces, including markets, decorations, and seasonal events.
Lutheran Christian leaders praised Hamas violence against Israel, investigation finds
An investigation alleges that senior Christian figures framed the October 7 Hamas attack as justified, fueling criticism over antisemitism and damage to Jewish-Christian relations.
