The Cross of Christ Can Open the Door to Peace in the Holy Land
‘As Jesus drew near, he saw Jerusalem and wept over it, saying, If this day you only knew what makes for peace …’ (Luke 19:41-42)
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Church Leaders in Jerusalem Call for Enhanced Security During Holy Week
Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all consider Jerusalem a holy city, and all three religions have major religious observances in the coming weeks.
Pope Francis Underlines ‘Universal Value’ of Jerusalem in Speech to Palestinians
Jerusalem, the Pope added, is also where ‘the Church was born, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples gathered in prayer with the Virgin Mary and sent them forth to proclaim to all peoples the message of salvation.’
If You Visit the Holy Land, Get a Trustworthy Guide to Lead the Way
‘Send your light and your fidelity, that they may be my guide. Let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place of your dwelling.’ (Psalm 43)
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.
G.K. Chesterton Became Catholic 100 Years Ago, Drawn in by Jerusalem and Our Lady
But why did the writer’s conversion take so long?
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem: Violence Requires ‘An Urgent Intervention’
The Patriarchs and Heads of Local Churches in Jerusalem issued a joint statement published May 10 calling on the international community to intervene to put an end to “provocative actions” and urging prayers for peace.
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.
Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre Closed Indefinitely
The last time the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was closed for an extended period was in 1349, during an outbreak of the Black Death in Jerusalem.
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.
