“There is no future for you here”: the harassment of Jewish settlers against Christians in the Holy Land (and the response of Christian leaders)

Jul 15, 2025 17:48

More than 20 diplomats were present, standing shoulder to shoulder with the 1,300 residents of Taybeh. Photo: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Holy Land•Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Pope confirms new Custos of the Catholic Church for the Holy Places in the Holy Land

Francesco Ielpo Appointed New Custos of the Holy Land Amidst Turbulent Times

Jun 24, 2025 22:01

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

This Is The New Pentecost Room at Notre Dame of Jerusalem Entrusted to the Legionaries of Christ

Although the Pentecost Room remains open exclusively to Hotel guests until September 1, the general public is eagerly awaited in that grace filled space as part of the complete Notre Dame Experience.

Jun 14, 2025 14:05

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Caritas-Jerusalem Denounces Failure to Distribute Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

Anton Aafar explains the core of the problem: «We don’t just need a ceasefire, we need the opening of the corridors. They are all blocked now, so significant amounts of aid are not reaching Gaza.

Jun 13, 2025 14:06

Rafael Llanes

Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Jewish State of Israel Violates International Law: Begins Archaeological Excavations in Sovereign Palestinian Territory

In 2023, the Government announced an allocation of 8 million euros to restore the site, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, and prepare it to receive Israeli visitors. By beginning excavations and construction on May 12, 2025, Israel is violating international law.

May 26, 2025 11:06

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Testimonies

The situation in Gaza as told by the parish priest of the only Catholic community in that martyrized land

For three months Gaza received no aid convoys, which meant that the parish had to ration the resources it has to feed the Christians within and some of the families that live nearby.

May 26, 2025 10:52

ZENIT Staff

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

“There is no future for you here”: the harassment of Jewish settlers against Christians in the Holy Land (and the response of Christian leaders)

Attacks by Jewish settlers against our peaceful community must stop in Taybeh: note from Christian leaders in Holy Land

Fires set by Jewish settlers threaten the town of Taybeh, the only completely Christian town in the world

Taybeh, the last fully Christian city in the West Bank, is facing increasing pressure from encroaching Jewish settlers

Gaza parish priest: Gaza is a ‘cage’ where bombs kill (also) hope. The need for a truce

Food as a weapon of war: Caritas Denounces Weaponization of Food on Gaza

Pope Leo XIV publicly notes deterioration of international and humanitarian law

Pope confirms new Custos of the Catholic Church for the Holy Places in the Holy Land

This Is The New Pentecost Room at Notre Dame of Jerusalem Entrusted to the Legionaries of Christ

Caritas-Jerusalem Denounces Failure to Distribute Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

Jewish State of Israel Violates International Law: Begins Archaeological Excavations in Sovereign Palestinian Territory

The situation in Gaza as told by the parish priest of the only Catholic community in that martyrized land