Mary Magdalene’s Hometown Along the Shores of the Sea of Galilee
Magdala is a place of encounter, healing and history.
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How Holy Sites Prompt Spiritual Reflection for Catholics — Including in the Holy Land
A college-age journalist visits the ‘land of new beginnings.’
Ceasefire Brings Hope to Lives Connected to Holy Land Tourism
Airlines have begun to resume flights to Israel that have been suspended due to the military conflicts that ensued after Hamas’ attack in October 2023.
PHOTOS: Challenges and Triumphs: The Custos of the Holy Land Reflects On 9 Years
The custos serves as a unique provincial minister within the Franciscan order, leading a community of friars while also being the Holy See’s official guardian of the Christian holy sites.
Heads of Christian Churches in Holy Land Call for End of War in Gaza in Christmas Message
The leaders also called for the release of all captives, the return of the displaced, treatment of the sick and wounded, the rebuilding of institutions, and the restoration of unjustly seized or threatened properties.
PHOTOS: Holy Land Christians Begin Another Advent in the Midst of War
While Bethlehem is not directly involved in the conflict, it continues to suffer under the weight of economic crisis, violence from Israeli settlers, and emigration.
Pope Francis’ Claim That Israel Action in Gaza Could Be ‘Genocide’ Draws Criticism
Israel’s ambassador to the Holy See pushed back against the claim, as did the Combat Antisemitism Movement.
Pope Francis Prays Rosary for Peace on Eve of First Anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 Attack
Rome’s largest Marian basilica was packed for the Rosary prayer on Oct. 6 with bishops, cardinals, priests, religious sisters and laypeople.
1 Year After Hamas’ Attack, Some Arab Christians Pursue Emigration Option
While Christians have been emigrating from the Holy Land for decades in search of economic prosperity, security and religious freedom, the war has added a new sense of urgency.
War in Southern Lebanon Puts Thousands of Christians in Constant Danger, Nun Says
Sister Maya El Beaino, a nun of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, indicates that ‘the situation is horrible. We are in constant danger.’
