Michele Chabin

Israeli President Isaac Herzog (seated 2nd L) sits in front of Israel's veteran ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and next to outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid (seated 3rd L) as he poses with the heads of all parties of the 25th Knesset at the Marc Chagall hall at the Israeli parliament after Israel swore in a new parliament in Jerusalem, on November 15, 2022.

Israeli Elections Stir Concern Among Holy Land Christians

Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is poised to return to power, supported by other even more right-wing parties.

Michele Chabin World November 16, 2022

Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, leaves after speaking at a press conference held in St. Joseph Hospital on May 16 in Jerusalem. The archbishop and other religious leaders in the Holy Land condemned the police response leading up to the funeral Mass of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Decries Police Interruption of Slain Journalist’s Funeral

Palestinian Catholic Shireen Abu Akleh, a veteran TV reporter for Al Jazeera, was killed May 11 by an as yet unknown shooter.

Michele Chabin World May 18, 2022

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa takes part in the traditional Catholic Palm Sunday procession with pilgrims following from Mount of Olives to Jerusalem's Old City, on April 10, 2022.

Holy Week in the Holy Land: Return of Pilgrims Is a Welcome Sight

Only relatively small numbers have arrived so far compared to pre-pandemic numbers, but their presence provides cautious optimism for the tourist-dependent local Christian community.

Michele Chabin World April 14, 2022

Due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the project to restore this treasured church will take another year to complete.

Preserving Christ’s Birthplace: Restoration of Church of the Nativity Nears Completion

In the restoration of the ancient stone church there is still important work to be done.

Michele Chabin World December 23, 2021

Dedication of John Patrick Cardinal Foley Hall in Bethlehem.

Bethlehem University Inaugurates New Nursing Facility

The state-of-the-art complex, named in honor of Cardinal John Foley, was dedicated last month and will open in the coming weeks.

Michele Chabin World October 7, 2021

Closed for two months to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is now open to the public, but only 50 people at a time may pray inside. Above, pilgrims living in Israel pray in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Christian Holy Sites in Holy Land Begin Slow Open Because of COVID-19

Christian leaders announced May 26 that the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem would once again welcome the public, with some restrictions.

Michele Chabin World June 4, 2020

A worshipper hangs an olive branch on the closed door of Holy Sepulcher Church during Palm Sunday in Jerusalem's Old City, amid movement restrictions due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, on April 5.

Holy Week in the Holy Land: Coronavirus Means No Pilgrims

Local Christians celebrate at home, entering into a deep spirituality focused on hope.

Michele Chabin World April 8, 2020

A priest walks in the Church of the Nativity compound in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem on March 8, after it came under lockdown two days ago as an emergency measure to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.

West Bank’s Holy Sites Under Quarantine for 30 Days

The Palestinian Authority is also prohibiting all but essential travel between Bethlehem and other Palestinian cities to limit the virus’ spread.

Michele Chabin World March 9, 2020

A picture taken Jan. 31 shows a rainbow over the Palestinian village of Abu Dis in the West Bank. U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his plan for the Middle East Jan. 28, recognizing disputed Jerusalem as Israel’s ‘undivided’ capital but acknowledging the Palestinians’ desire for a capital in ‘eastern Jerusalem’ and said it could be established
in Abu Dis, a Palestinian village adjacent to Jerusalem that is physically separated by an Israeli barrier.

Is Trump’s Israel Plan a Real Plan for Peace in the Holy Land?

Holy Land Christians share in the widespread skepticism there that the new U.S. plan can provide a constructive solution to the region’s intractable divisions.

Michele Chabin World February 17, 2020

Staffers and volunteers at the Nino Dios home for special children make sure the children are well cared for. Majd Hawash, a pediatric physical therapist at the Nino Dios home, believes every child should be given the tools to reach his or her full potential. Sister Maria di Roncesualles, the superior of the Nino Dios home, has faith that God will provide.

The Spirit of Jesus: Religious Community Serves Special Children in Christ’s Birthplace

The Nino Dios home in Bethlehem cares for 36 Palestinian children with severe disabilities.

Michele Chabin World December 11, 2019

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