Statement by the bishops of the Holy Land on “Christian Zionism”

Jan 19, 2026 17:21

ZENIT Staff

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches of Jerusalem with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Welby Photo: Vatican Media

Holy Land•Persecuted Christians

Muslims set fire to Catholic Christmas tree in the West Bank

The message from the Christian community was unequivocal. Even if the tree were burned a hundred times, they said, it would be rebuilt a thousand times more

Dec 24, 2025 19:49

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

Christmas in Gaza: the visit of the Cardinal Patriarch of Jerusalem to local Catholics

The cardinal is visiting Christian communities in Gaza, ravaged by more than two years of war

Dec 22, 2025 15:26

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

Important New Archaeological Discovery in Jerusalem: Another Section of the Wall

The Hasmonean walls enclosed a much larger area than the present-day Old City of Jerusalem. They featured 60 watchtowers, each 33 feet tall according to ancient writings. The recently discovered section is one of the longest stretches of the Hasmonean walls found intact.

Dec 20, 2025 17:06

Rafael Llanes

Good News•Holy Land•Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ popemobile converted into an ambulance receives permission to enter Gaza

A vehicle built for ceremonial journeys is now poised to navigate the fractured landscape of Gaza, carrying not dignitaries but doctors, not crowds but patients in need

Dec 03, 2025 22:52

ZENIT Staff

Holy Land

Archaeologists Confirm Gospel Accounts by Discovering a Garden Beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Chapter 19 of the Gospel of John contains details not found in other Gospels: «Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb where no one had ever been laid» (John 19:41). John’s description coincides with the discoveries.

Dec 03, 2025 08:22

Rafael Llanes

From Africa to Spain via Monaco: this is Leo XIV’s global travel schedule for 2026

The schedule outlines three distinct journeys: a ten-day pilgrimage across four African nations, a one-day visit to Monaco, and a six-day trip to Spain that will culminate in the Canary Islands. Together, they form a carefully calibrated map of priorities that blends history, diplomacy, evangelization and social concern.

Did Pope Leo XIV speak out against the Spanish party Vox, which is aligned with the Trump administration?

The episode underscores how quickly nuanced papal language can be refracted through national political debates—and how carefully episcopal conferences now feel compelled to guard the boundary between pastoral guidance and partisan interpretation

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Statement by the bishops of the Holy Land on “Christian Zionism”

Watch: Interview with Israeli Jewish Catholic priest

Between Drones, Settlers and Classrooms: How Violence and Administrative Israeli Pressure Are Reshaping Palestinian Life

Photo gallery: This is how the traditional celebration of the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River was held

53 Humanitarian Organizations Denounce «False Narratives» to Sabotage Those Saving Lives in Palestine

The Jewish state of Israel bans Caritas, the charitable arm of the Church (and more than 20 humanitarian organizations), from Gaza

The Number of Israeli Citizens Identifying as Christian Is Growing. According to Government Data for 2025

Muslims set fire to Catholic Christmas tree in the West Bank

Christmas in Gaza: the visit of the Cardinal Patriarch of Jerusalem to local Catholics

Important New Archaeological Discovery in Jerusalem: Another Section of the Wall

Pope Francis’ popemobile converted into an ambulance receives permission to enter Gaza

Archaeologists Confirm Gospel Accounts by Discovering a Garden Beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre