Top church leaders in the Holy Land have condemned intensifying Israeli settler violence on the only entirely Christian ...

Reflections on 50th anniversary of priesthood My first meeting with His Eminence goes back to the time of the late Archbishop ...

Melanie Nazareth has recently returned from Israel and occupied Palestine where she spent two and a half months with the ...

If we are to celebrate Easter as the body of Christ as one body, then we as Christians need to stand in solidarity with the Christians of the Holy Land.

Christians in Holy Land celebrate Easter with 'no illusions' Despite restrictions, Bethlehem Christians fill churches with hope, showing resilience and unity St. Catherine Church in Bethlehem. (Photo: ...

Geographical areas Easter in Jerusalem: ‘We are not trapped in the tomb, not even in Gaza’ Cardinal Pizzaballa's homily in front of Jesus' empty tomb.

The confluence of Easter and Earth Day tells us this is the time to pay attention and realize the Earth itself suffers. It lives and dies, and so do we.

Almost 15 years later, Christians have the chance for a redo when Easter is followed by Earth Day on April 22 and people of faith can assert their religious obligation to be stewards of the land.

On the Saturday before Easter, thousands of Christians gather in the dark and cavernous Church of the Holy Sepulcher for a centuries-old ceremony known as the "Holy Fire." ...

JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Christians in the Holy Land not only have the right but also the duty to celebrate Easter despite all the difficulties and conflicts they are now experiencing, said Cardinal ...

Catholic priests in Israel and Gaza have expressed hope for the restoration of peace in the region amid reports of increased restrictions on Palestinian Christians commemorating Holy Week or visiting ...