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Catholic Churches Condemn Repeated Settler Attacks on Romanian Monastery in Jerusalem (VIDEO)

March 2, 2021

The Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land (ACOHL) condemned repeated Jewish settler attacks against the Romanian church monastery in Jerusalem. In the last of the series of incidents, a group of Jewish settlers […]

Churches under Lockdown: Christian Festivities Canceled in Gaza (PHOTOS)

December 25, 2020

The joy of Christmas was largely absent among Gaza’s Christian population as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown. Churches throughout the Strip canceled the festivities associated with the holidays, and Christians, like their Muslim brethren, […]

Bethlehem Scales down Christmas Celebrations Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

December 24, 2020

Just a handful of Palestinians today gathered at the Manger Square in Bethlehem to mark the start of Christmas Eve as the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on this year’s celebrations. Unlike previous years […]

Jewish Settler Tries to Burn Gethsemane Church in Jerusalem (VIDEOS)

December 4, 2020

A Jewish settler attempted today on burning down the Gethsemane Church in the Mount of Olives area in occupied East Jerusalem, according to local sources. Witnesses reported that an illegal Jewish settler sneaked into the […]

Custos of the Holy Land Arrives in Bethlehem Ushering in Christmas Celebrations amid COVID-19 Restrictions

November 28, 2020

The Custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, arrived today in at Bethlehem’s Church of Nativity coming from Jerusalem ushering in the Christmas celebrations which kicks off tomorrow. However, due to the coronavirus lockdown […]

WATCH: Employee of Israel’s National Emergency Service Caught Spitting at Image of Jesus

November 16, 2020

Christian symbols are a form of “idol worship”, was the explanation provided by an Israeli health worker to justify his repeated spitting on Christian icons in the city of Jaffa.  Jaffa, known in Arabic as […]

‘We Must Defeat All Conspiracies’: Archbishop Atallah Hanna Condemns French Targeting of Islam, Muslims

October 28, 2020

Palestinian Archbishop Atallah Hanna condemned the targeting of Muslims in France and around the world through degrading paintings and cartoons.  Hanna, who is the Archbishop of the Sebastia Diocese of the Greek Orthodox Church in […]

Israeli Forces Seize Ancient Baptismal Font near Bethlehem (VIDEO)

July 20, 2020

Israeli forces seized on Monday a rare Byzantine-era baptismal font from Tuqu‘ town, near Bethlehem, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. WAFA photojournalist Oday Daibes posted a video showing Israeli soldiers escorting a forklift […]

Church Leaders: Israeli Court Ruling Threatens Christian Presence in Jerusalem

July 7, 2020

Church leaders in Jerusalem said today in a joint statement that an Israeli court’s ruling on the property of the Greek Orthodox Church at Jaffa Gate of the occupied old city of Jerusalem threatens Christian […]

Archbishop Atallah Hanna: ‘Palestinians Will Not Raise the White Flag’

July 4, 2020

“Despite their sufferings, Palestinians will not raise the white flag,” the Head of the Sebastia Diocese of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem Archbishop Atallah Hanna announced on Friday. In a press release sent to mass media, […]

Bethlehem’s Church of Nativity Reopens after Coronavirus Lockdown

May 26, 2020

Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, built on the spot where Christians believe Jesus was born, reopened on Tuesday, more than two months after closing in the face of the coronavirus. A handful of priests from […]

Christian Group Kairos Palestine Sounds Alarm on Dire Consequences of Israel’s Coalition Government

April 30, 2020

The board of Kairos Palestine, the most extensive Palestinian Christian ecumenical movement, today sounded the alarm on the dire consequences of Israel’s new coalition government on Palestinians and the region. Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud and Bennie […]

Holy Fire Ceremony Takes Place in Deserted Jerusalem (VIDEOS)

April 18, 2020

The Holy Fire ceremony symbolizing Jesus’ resurrection took place in a deserted Jerusalem on Saturday, without the joyful throng of Orthodox Christian pilgrims who would normally attend one of the most colorful spectacles of the […]

Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher Closed on Easter, First Time since Black Death in 1349

April 11, 2020

Only a handful of priests celebrated Holy Saturday at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher this year, following severe restriction on gatherings and movement due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Holy Sepulcher was closed on […]

Christian Delegation Call for Application of International Law in Holy Land

January 18, 2020

A delegation of bishops from across Europe and North America called on their governments to insist on the application of international law in Israel and Palestine, following their visit to the Holy Land this week. […]

Who is Archbishop Atallah Hanna, and Why does Israel Hate Him?

January 1, 2020

“They will run and not grow weary,” is a quote from the Bible (Isaiah, 40:41) that adorns the homepage of Kairos Palestine. This important document, which parallels a similar initiative emanating from South Africa during the […]

The Israeli ‘Grinch’: 500 Gaza’s Christians Denied Travel Permits to Celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem

December 25, 2019

Palestinian Christians in Gaza rejected Israeli claims that they have been granted permits to visit Bethlehem and Jerusalem in the West Bank in order for them to celebrate Christmas there. #Palestinian Christians Celebrate #Christmas in […]

Palestinian Christians Celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem, despite Israeli Occupation (VIDEOS)

December 24, 2019

Thousands of Palestinians and tourists Tuesday gathered at the Manger Square in Bethlehem, marking the start of Christmas eve. Palestinian Christians celebrate #Christmas in #Bethlehem, where Christian churches begin their celebrations pic.twitter.com/Y0mbbtbjSg — Shehab Agency […]

They Tried to Poison Me with ‘Chemical Substance’: Archbishop Hanna Urges Unity from His Hospital Bed in Jordan

December 23, 2019

Palestinian Archbishop Atallah Hanna, Head of the Sebastia Diocese of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem, told Al Quds News on Monday that he holds Israel responsible for poisoning him last Wednesday, December 18. The […]

Under International Pressure, Israel Reverses Ban on Gaza Christians Visiting Holy Sites

December 23, 2019

Christians in the Gaza Strip will be allowed to visit holy cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem at Christmas, Israeli authorities said on Sunday, reversing a previous decision, Reuters reports. On December 12, Israel’s military liaison […]

Quds TV: Archbishop Atallah Hanna Poisoned by Israeli Gas Canister in Jerusalem

December 19, 2019

The Head of the Sebastia Diocese of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem Archbishop Atallah Hanna was reportedly hospitalized yesterday after being poisoned by chemical substances, according to Quds TV. مصادر محلية: تعرض المطران الفلسطيني […]

Israel Bars Gaza’s Christians from Visiting Holy Cities at Christmas (VIDEO)

December 13, 2019

Christians in the Gaza Strip will not be allowed to visit holy cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem to celebrate Christmas this year, Israeli authorities said on Thursday, Reuters reports. Gazan Christians will be granted permits to […]

Relic of Jesus’ Manger: Christmas Gift from the Pope to the City of Bethlehem

November 30, 2019

A fragment of wood reputed to be from the manger where Jesus was laid after his humble birth arrived in Bethlehem from the Vatican on Saturday, kicking off Christmas season at the town revered as […]

Palestine In-Depth: Who is Responsible for the Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinian Christians? (VIDEO)

November 11, 2019

Palestine In-Depth with Ramzy Baroud” is a production of The Palestine Chronicle. Please watch the second episode, “Who is Responsible for the Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinian Christians?” Check out my latest video!Who is Responsible for […]

The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinian Christians that Nobody is Talking about

October 30, 2019

Palestine’s Christian population is dwindling at an alarming rate. The world’s most ancient Christian community is moving elsewhere. And the reason for this is Israel. Christian leaders from Palestine and South Africa sounded the alarm […]

Hamas Delegation Visits Orthodox Church in Gaza

October 2, 2019

A senior delegation from the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, visited the Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza on Thursday and met with Greek Orthodox Archbishop Alexios and Issa Tarazi, the head of the refugee […]

Archbishop Atallah: Orthodox Real Estate in Hebron Gate Is under Threat

September 14, 2019

Atallah Hanna, the archbishop of Sebastian Roman Orthodox, stated today that the ancient Orthodox real estate in the area of ​​Hebron Gate is under serious threat, and that extremist Jewish settlers may seize these properties […]

Orthodox Church to Protest Sale of Its Property to Jewish Settlers

July 14, 2019

The Greek Orthodox Church will next week petition against a final ruling of Israel’s Supreme Court which approved the sale of church property in East Jerusalem’s Old City to pro-settlement group Ateret Cohanim. Israeli newspaper Yedioth […]

Palestinian Officials: Baptismal Font Discovered at Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity

June 23, 2019

Palestinian officials say what they believe to be a new baptismal font has been discovered at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, allowing for more studies about Jesus’ traditional birthplace. Palestinians say baptismal font […]

Christian Palestinian Group Slams Germany for Anti-BDS Motion

May 25, 2019

A Palestinian Christian group has slammed Germany for smearing the non-violent Boycott Divestment Sanctions movement as anti-Semitic, saying they are “saddened and confused” to learn about the motion. Last week, Germany’s parliament sparked global outrage after voting […]

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