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'A beacon of tolerance': Holy Fire ceremony marked in Jerusalem's Old City

Jerusalem's Municipality had worked with the Tourism and Interior Ministries to prepare for the event, with Mayor Moshe Lion extending his blessing to the Jerusalem Christian community.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Christian worshippers take part in the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City during the Easter holiday on April 11, 2026.
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is welcomed by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of their meeting at 10 Downing Street in central London, Britain, March 31, 2026.

Syria’s minorities question German, British silence on sectarian violence during Sharaa’s visit

Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, was welcomed in Berlin on Monday, where he met with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa attends Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.

When faith meets security: Understanding the Palm Sunday incident amid the Iran war - editorial

The diplomatic noise that preceded the resolution now looks a little excessive. After all, we are still at war, and therefore, there are restrictions on life.

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People gather as policemen arrive at the scene of an attack, the morning after gunmen killed multiple people in an overnight attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria March 30, 2026.

Gunmen kill at least 30 in attack on university community in Nigeria's Plateau state

The Plateau state government said the gunmen were unknown and imposed a 48-hour curfew in the district. The University of Jos suspended examinations due to start on Monday.

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Over 1,000 people, the largest-ever US evangelical delegation set to visit Israel, FOZ says

About 1,000 pastors and influencers will attend a weeklong training and solidarity visit starting December 2.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
PASAGES STUDENTS attending last week's rally in Washington to show their support for Israel

Pope Leo to meet Christian leaders in trip across Middle East in bid for unity

The first US pope will attend a celebration for the 1,700th anniversary of a landmark early Church council, held in modern Turkey.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025ByREUTERS
Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, known as the St. Esprit Cathedral, during his first apostolic journey, in Istanbul, Turkey, November 28, 2025.

Huckabee praises Jewish-Christian partnership at Knesset Day of Prayer

The Knesset hosted a Day of Prayer affirming the Jewish-Christian alliance. Ambassador Huckabee warned this "wonderful partnership" is currently "under threat, the likes of which it has never been."

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, MK Tatiana Mazarsky, and Aliyah Return Center cofounder Chaim Malespin attend the Knesset Day of Prayer in Jerusalem, Nov. 26, 2025.

‘Hineni': Thanksgiving’s answer to Jewish tradition's sacred question - opinion

May we remember that gratitude is not the result of a perfect life, but the practice that fills every life with meaning, purpose, and hope.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByYAEL ECKSTEIN
AN IDF reserve soldier reports for a military drill along the border with Lebanon and Syria this week. Perhaps the ultimate ‘hineni’ are the soldiers who have put their lives on the line to save our precious Holy Land, says the writer.

Vatican calls for exclusive marriages, condemns polygamy, polyamory

Pope Leo says to the world's catholics they should only marry once and should not have multiple relationships.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025ByREUTERS
Pope Leo XIV celebrates a Mass for the Jubilee of Choirs, in Saint Peter's Square, at the Vatican, November 23, 2025.

Pope Francis' popemobile turned into mobile clinic for Gaza children

"We're pleased that we have here a serious contribution towards the healthcare of children in Gaza," Caritas Secretary-General Alistair Dutton told a press conference in Bethlehem.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025ByREUTERS
A Palestinian works on the Vehicle of Hope, the former popemobile used by Pope Francis during its transformation into a fully equipped mobile clinic, in Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, May 20, 2025.

UK police suppress pro-Israel speech, pastor says, as jury acquits him for 16th time - interview

UK pastor Shaun O'Sullivan acquitted after hate crime charge, says police suppress pro-Jewish speech and expression.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
Photo of O'Sullivan outside of court.

What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack? - explainer

Here’s what to know about the recent wave of kidnappings and deadly attacks in Nigeria, who is behind them, and how the government is responding to the worsening security crisis.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025ByREUTERS
An interior view of the Christ Apostolic Church, the day after an attack by gunmen in which people were killed and the pastor and some worshippers kidnapped, in the town of Eruku, Kwara state, Nigeria, November 19, 2025.

Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap over 200 Catholic school students, Christian association says

At least 227 students and teachers were kidnapped from St. Mary's Catholic School in Nigeria, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025ByREUTERS
Nigerian Army soldiers patrol near the scene after a deadly gunmen attack in Yelwata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025.

China underground church pastors arrested, face up to three years in jail, NGO head says

The group, which includes church founder Pastor Jin Mingri, is being held in detention centers in the southern city of Beihai.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025ByREUTERS
The head pastor of the Zion church in Beijing Jin Mingri poses for picures in the congregation hall of the unofficial Protestant "house" church in Beijing, China, August 28, 2018. Picture taken August 28, 2018.