Christians

The Lebanese Army said a Syrian gang had killed the Christian official and taken his body to Syria.

Churches abide by different calendars, hence the holidays fall on different days most years.

Despite a decrease in tourists and tempered celebrations, Christians gathered at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem's Old City for prayer and commemoration.

Francis has repeatedly deplored the death and destruction in the Gaza war.

 Al-Ansari proceeded to reach out to “lone wolves” on Telegram, urging them to “target Christians and Jewish people, especially in the US, Europe, and Israel during the holy month of Ramadan.”

A new study shows 26% increase in religiously unaffiliated Americans. Growing divide with politicians embracing Christian nationalism.

The letter was delivered the day after the United States did not veto a UN vote calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan. The resolution passed with 14 votes in favor.

“We are horrified by the events of October 7. The nation is quite disappointed that in many wars, the government has approached with reconciliation, but on this issue, they acted hostile."

The statement added that the notion of tolerance and mutual respect are values upheld across Abrahamic faiths.

"We should never forget that war is always a defeat," Pope Francis said.