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Patriarch Theophilos III, Trump to discuss protection of Christians, freedom of worship

The Patriarch will also be making an official visit to Greece and an expected visit to Russia in the coming week as part of this broader effort to support Christian communities.

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III takes part in Holy Thursday ceremonies at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 9, 2026.
‘We were taught to love each other, not to hate. Christians are a peaceful community,’ says Naji Mansour, owner of Mansour Money Change in the Old City. PremiumPremium

'I refuse to hide my cross': Jerusalem's Christians describe a climate of fear

 PRESIDENT’S ROOM with Dormition Abbey in the background.

WATCH: Israel Police arrest man for attacking nun near King David's Tomb

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Protestant ministers visit Israel to learn about bond with Israel

“I want to pray for Israel, but I always doubt how to do it. Now I have more words to pray,”

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Are Iran’s Christian converts at greater risk after Soleimani’s demise?

On January 3, the United States eliminated Soleimani, a powerful figure who coordinated the Iranian proxy militias responsible for mayhem and violence across the Middle East.

A CHURCH in central Tehran.

Iran continues to persecute Christians in violation of international law

Although Iran's constitution nominally protects religious minorities, ex-Muslim converts are afforded no such protection and are considered enemies of the state.

Assyrian Christian family sit together at their house in Tehran, Iran December 24, 2019.

Christian evangelist murdered in southeast Turkey

His death has sparked fears among the local Christian population that they are being targeted.

A Turkish flag, with the New and the Suleymaniye mosques in the background, flies on a passenger ferry in Istanbul, Turkey, April 11, 2019.

My Hero, Shimon Peres

I have been honored to have Shimon Peres serve as the International Chairman of the Friends of Zion Heritage Center and traveled the world advocating peace with him.

Mike Evans and Shimon Peres

Iran arrests Christian for not properly wearing hijab after assault

Fatemeh Mohammadi was arrested after a woman harassed her because of her dress code and injured her in the face.

Iranians walk past a large picture of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (L), and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a park in Tehran, Iran, January 17, 2016.

Iran’s regime arrests 8 Christians, sending them to solitary confinement

The arrest of the eight Christians was first reported on Friday by Article 18, an organization that promotes religious freedom and supports Iran's repressed Christians.

People attend a public speech of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in the southern Hormozgan province, Iran, February 17, 2019

Holy Sepulchre plans first renovation in generations

Various sects connected to the historic Jerusalem church, fraught with long-standing conflict, have agreed that renovations are necessary at the site where many believe Jesus was buried.

Custodian of the Holy Land Father Francesco Patton, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Metropolitan Theophilos and Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem Nourhan Manougian, celebrate after signing agreements giving their approval for a restoration project for the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusal

Iran shuts down church, removes cross

The church was located in the city of Tabriz in northwestern Iran and belonged to the Assyrian Presbyterian community.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with people of Qom, in Teheran, Iran, January 9, 2019.

Christian leaders: Palestinian Authority must investigate church attacks

“We pray in solidarity with this church and for the repentance of the aggressors,” the organization said in its statement.

Palestinian Christians attend a service on Easter Sunday, April 1, at the Saint Porfirios Church in Gaza City