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.
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A look at Israel's winter wonderland in the Galilee, where Christmas comes to life
‘Every year they burn trees’: Jenin church firebombing renews scrutiny of Palestinian Authority
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Muslim communities in Norway grow most as Church of Norway sees declining membership
Church of Norway membership has decreased from 85 percent to 62 percent between 1994 and 2024.
Pro-Israel Christian student org. donates $100,000 to honor Majdal Shams victims
The funds were drawn from Passages' Israel War Relief Fund, launched by Passages Alumni following the October 7 massacre.
From 99.7% to 56.7%: The dramatic decline of catholicism in Brazil
Despite the slowdown, Catholics continue to lose followers, with Catholicism falling to 56.7% of the population.
Christianity's global share declines while Islam grows fastest, Pew Research Center finds
The increase in the number of people with no religious affiliation is significantly influenced by the departure from Christian churches.
Report: Jesus statue covered during Eid festival in Italy, drawing backlash
In Monfalcone, Italy, tensions rose following an incident at the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Marcelliana.
Report: Woman claims she journeyed through hell and met God during coma
In 1999, Kathy McDaniel, then 53, fell ill with a severe strain of influenza after caring for a friend in Seattle.
Thousands wager on Jesus Christ's return by end of 2025 on Polymarket
About 3% of participants believe the Second Coming will occur, yet over $140,000 has been bet.
Egypt, Greece agree to protect status of Mount Sinai monastery, after court ruling
St Catherine's is a sprawling complex, and according to tradition, it was built around a burning bush where God was said to have spoken to Moses as described in the Book of Exodus.
Pope Leo, in first month, makes a break in style from Francis - analysis
"Leo is taking his time," Rev. Mark Francis, told Reuters. "While he is going to continue in the path indicated by Pope Francis, his disposition is very different."
Egypt and Greece clash over St. Catherine's – home to Moses's Well, world's oldest library
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi assured Greece that the monastery's sanctity will be preserved.
