Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 'Rededicate 250' national prayer event
The day-long, faith-focused rally transformed the historic space into a venue for prayer and national reflection.
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Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours
Israel appoints new envoy to Christian world after Lebanese Jesus statue, Pizzaballa controversies
Nationwide Bible reading event marks 250 years of scripture in America
ICEJ challenges church leaders’ claim that Christian Zionism is 'damaging ideology'
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem says its support for Israel is biblically rooted, and urges direct dialogue after the statement by Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem.
Jerusalem's Armenian church leaders say Christian Zionism is 'damaging,' warn of harm to unity
The statement comes after a recent report by the Council of Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem found “threats to Christian heritage."
Pope Leo decries use of military force in fiery 'state of the world' speech
Leo, the first US pope, said the weakness of international organizations in the face of global conflicts was "a particular cause for concern."
Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to address Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast's Mar-a-Lago event
Veksler said Pahlavi’s presence “creates hope that there will be regime change. … Wouldn’t it be something of a relief, not just for us, but for the Iranian people?”
Gaza’s tiny Christian community struggles to survive after war
A population that once numbered in the thousands has dwindled sharply, with the remaining families are split among three active churches.
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.
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
‘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.
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Leo, the first US pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed that God had "pitched his fragile tent" among the people of the world.
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.
