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Holy Land Pilgrimages Decline to a Trickle, Because of the Gaza War
The downturn is another severe setback for the beleaguered local Christian community, which is heavily dependent on revenue from tourism.
The downturn is another severe setback for the beleaguered local Christian community, which is heavily dependent on revenue from tourism.
In his Holy Week letter, the Pope reflected on his own visit to the region in May 2014 and again stressed the imperative for peace.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is poised to return to power, supported by other even more right-wing parties.
Cardinal Sandri described 2020 as “a year of trials” for the Christian minority in the Middle East.
Religious and political authorities as well as inhabitants’ testimonies offer instructive insights on difficult situation in the Land of Christ.
They believe the Obama administration neglected their interests, but most lack optimism that the president-elect will do any better.
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