New Episode Involving Land Dispute Shakes Armenian Community in Jerusalem Again
In the shadow of the war in Gaza, attacks, abuses, and violations by radical groups and sometimes also by law enforcement are taking place and often take a back seat.
In the shadow of the war in Gaza, attacks, abuses, and violations by radical groups and sometimes also by law enforcement are taking place and often take a back seat.
The basilica was notably empty, with a clear absence of pilgrims and Christians who usually come from the Palestinian Territories for the Easter festivities.
The Holy Family parish in the neighborhood of Al Zeyton, in the north of the Gaza Strip, is one of the places affected by the intense clashes and bombardments.
The historian’s words followed the Feb. 3 attack against the abbot of the Abbey of the Dormition, Father Nikodemus Schnabel, and a reported rise in attacks by orthodox and nationalist Jews in Jerusalem against Christians.
After some welcoming words and the recitation of the blessings of Hanukkah, the first candle of the festival was lit.
Hundreds of people gathered in the school courtyard as one family to pray and to speak together as Christians.
Cardinal Pizzaballa has called for a day of prayer and fasting for peace and reconciliation in the Holy Land on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
The excavations have exposed the marble steps leading to the edicule and a coin deposit, which were most recently minted during the reign of Emperor Valens (364–378).
The suspect in the attack is an American tourist who was detained by Israeli police officers after throwing the image of Christ to the ground.
Six bishops from across Europe visited Jerusalem May 21-26.
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