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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.
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Photo Essay: Christmas in the Holy Land
Christian pilgrims and tourists are visiting Christianity’s holiest sites, especially in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth.
Iraqi Christians celebrate hopeful Christmas after defeat of ISIS
Across the region, Christmas appeared to come and go without the terrorism of previous years.
Christians flock to Holy Land sites for Christmas festivities
Israel has welcomed an estimated 150,000 Christians for the festive season, according to the Tourism Ministry, with many opting to join the celebrations in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth.
Thousands flock to Bethlehem for Christmas Eve
Beginning in the morning Bethlehem’s preparations for Christmas Eve were set in motion as barricades and checkpoints were put up around the old port of the city leading to Manger Square.
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Turkish Christians are also facing oppression by their government. And in Iraq, the Christian population has been nearly wiped out.
The history of celebrating Christmas in ancient Greek Catholic villages
Each year ahead of Christmas, villagers deck the streets with vivid displays of color, in a bid not only to celebrate the holiday but also in hopes of attracting tourists.
A dangerous Christmas for Iran's Christians
On December 17, the United Nations approved a resolution which rejected Iran’s continuing rights violations against women.
Israel and the Great Emasculation
We can call the devaluation of manly courage and its knock-on effects in the West the “Great Emasculation.”
Massachusetts bishop apologizes for false allegations about IDF
Harris admitted on August 9 that she did not personally witness the events she had described to her fellow bishops at the convention.
At religious summit, pope decries 'murderous indifference' in Mideast
A special mention was made of the need for peace in Jerusalem, which the pope called "the holy city beloved of God and wounded by men."