Pope Francis kicked off global Christmas celebrations by lamenting that Jesus’ message of peace is being drowned out by the “vain logic of war” in the very country where he…
At the same time, the German authorities announced that they had strengthened security measures in and around Cologne Cathedral. ADVERTISEMENT Three people suspected of being involved in an Islamist network…
The city of Bethlehem in the West Bank celebrated Christmas Eve with sadness and silence as the Israeli war on Gaza continued for the third month in a row. Eid…
News “My family faces hell on Earth.” Palestinian Christians say they will not celebrate Christmas as they mourn those killed in Israel’s war on Gaza. Published on December 24, 2023December…
In a time of traditional rejoicing, many Palestinian Christians – in Bethlehem and beyond – are gripped by helplessness, pain and worry amid Israel’s brutal war against Gaza. Some cry,…
The atmosphere of destruction and massacres carried out by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has clouded the atmosphere of Christmas celebrations in the courtyard…
Celebrations in the occupied West Bank town which, according to Christian tradition, was the birthplace of Jesus Christ, were canceled in solidarity with Gaza. ADVERTISEMENT Religious authorities in Bethlehem, a…
The decision to move Christmas is part of a series of measures Ukraine has taken in recent years to distance itself from Moscow. ADVERTISEMENT The Ukrainians will celebrate Christmas for…
In accordance with the decree signed at the end of last July by the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine is preparing to officially celebrate its first Christmas on December 25,…
Through Christmas carols, cookies and Christmas lights, December 25 is marked by jubilation and celebration of the birth of Jesus for more than 2 billion Christians around the world. However,…