Church of the Holy Sepulchre

New book traces Christian pilgrims' ancient path through Jerusalem

Rodney Aist retraces Jerusalem’s pre-Crusades pilgrim circuit—Holy Sepulchre to Zion, Gethsemane and the Mount of Olives—blending ancient texts, archaeology, and reflection.

A delegation of more than a thousand Evangelical Christians attend a special prayer outside Jerusalem’s Old City, December 4, 2025
'There is a Holocaust in Gaza' is seen sprayed on the wall of the Great Synagogue in central Jerusalem, on August 11, 2025

Jerusalem man arrested for painting 'There is a Holocaust in Gaza' graffiti in the Holy Sepulchre

 Worshippers take part in Mass for the late Pope Francis at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City April 23, 2025.

Christians gather at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre to mourn Pope Francis

 MEMBERS OF the clergy and the local Catholic community attend a mass for the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, led by the Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalem’s Old City in January.

Churches in Jerusalem oppose municipal tax decision


Jerusalem church leaders thank Jordan's King for support during closure

The Jerusalem church built at what many consider the holiest site in Christianity remained closed for three days, the longest such closure since 1990.

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre closed in protest of proposed property taxes, February 2018

This week in 60 seconds: Ancient St. Nicholas ring unearthed in Israel

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

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Churches and municipality in game of chicken: ‘Who will swerve first?’

‘We have no one influential to talk to in the government,’ church insider says

Worshippers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old city May 4, 2013.

Prayers answered: Christianity's holiest site reopens

"It's one of the holiest sites for our religion and we prayed very hard these last three days that things would change and it would be open for us to be able to go in."

Worshippers kneel and pray in front of the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City

Church of Holy Sepulchre reopens after decision to halt tax collection

A statement issued by Christian leaders in Jerusalem said the church would reopen on Wednesday morning.

Worshippers stand in front of the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Jerusalem halts taxes that led to closure of Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Will the Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopen?

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City

WATCH: Islamic leader supports Church of the Holy Sepulchre in protest

Tuesday is the third day that the church's doors are closed.

Sheikh Wasef al-Bakri, the acting Supreme Judge in the Islamic Courts of Jerusalem, in front of the closed Church of the Holy Sepulchre, February 27, 2018

Church of Holy Sepulchre issue being used to clobber Israel

Although the doors to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre have been closed in past, Safadi said the church was closed “for the first time in over 1,000 years."

Worshippers stand in front of the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

EU hopes for 'quick solution' to Jerusalem church closure

Church leaders said the holy site, a popular stop for pilgrims and where many Christians believe Jesus was crucified and buried, would remain closed until further notice.

Worshippers kneel and pray in front of the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City

WATCH: Pilgrims face closed doors at Church of the Holy Sepulchre

"We came here all the way from Chicago, ten thousand miles, hoping to see where Christ died and we were so disappointed," says upset tourist.

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre closed in protest of proposed property taxes, February 2018