World leader of Canterbury Anglicans meets with Catholic priest from Gaza

Apr 29, 2024 23:48

ZENIT Staff

Archbishop Justin Welby and Father Gabriel Romanelli Photo: M Mazur

Holy Land•Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Holy Land: Christian crisis goes from bad to worse, discriminated against for wearing a cross in Jerusalem

Pressure is growing amid a financial catastrophe and deepening religious hatred. Many Christians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem face economic ruin, with a record unemployment rate of 72%.

Feb 20, 2024 00:41

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Local Church

30 Christians dead in Gaza since war started

Out of approximately 1,000 Christians remaining, 19 have been killed by military action and 11 have died because of a lack of medical care in the four months since the war began.

Feb 09, 2024 03:55

Amy Balog

Analysis Opinion•Holy Land

Analysis: The Gaza War and the Economic Impact on Palestinians

With unemployment soaring and trade and private activity sinking, the World Bank warns: only the end of hostilities in Gaza, the transfer (now frozen) of taxes collected by Israel and international aid can save the Palestinians.

Jan 23, 2024 22:46

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Testimonies

Craftswoman in Jesus’ City: A Syndrome Deforms Basma’s Face, But She Creates Beauty with Her Hands

She is a young Christian Palestinian woman from Bethlehem. She suffers from a syndrome, a little known disease, which has deformed her face and body. But she creates beautiful object with her hands, which speak to us of Christmas, of Bethlehem, of the Holy Family, of the Child-God.

Jan 16, 2024 21:00

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land•Local Church

Lebanon: Maronite Catholic patriarch says Lebanese oppose war against Israel

For Card Beshara al-Rahi, the Lebanese do not want an escalation on the southern border, in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Meanwhile, the United States and Europe are intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent further violence. Blinken and Borrell warn about worse to come. Hackers attack Beirut airport with messages about Hezbollah and Iran.

Jan 16, 2024 17:56

ZENIT Staff

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The Vatican’s decision does not suggest a setback in his recovery: reflects the prudence required after major surgery, even when clinical results are encouraging. The Pope had been expected to attend the gathering entitled “Disarmed and Disarming Peace,” which will bring together Christian leaders, representatives of other religious traditions and invited guests in the Umbrian town.

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World leader of Canterbury Anglicans meets with Catholic priest from Gaza

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Israel: new attack on religious freedom: Israeli army detains young Christian woman in Palestinian area

Jerusalem: Israeli police assault clergy, evict residents of Armenian church land

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Jesuits speak out on Gaza situation

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Holy Land: Christian crisis goes from bad to worse, discriminated against for wearing a cross in Jerusalem

30 Christians dead in Gaza since war started

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