Vatican congregation to send ventilators to Syria and Holy Land
A Vatican Congregation is sending medical supplies to Syria and the Holy Land as the coronavirus spreads across the Middle East.
Holy Land’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher will now be closed indefinitely
The site of the crucifixion and resurrection will be closed for Easter and beyond.
Christians, Jews and Muslims of Jerusalem join in prayer amid pandemic
Representatives of other faiths such as Druze and Bahai were also present.
In Holy Land, Churches denounce persistent anti-Christian attacks
For the past ten years there has been a notable increase in the number of anti-Christian attacks and incidents in the Holy Land
Holy sites are under quarantine in the West Bank
The Palestinian Authority has ordered to prohibit the visit of the Holy Sites for at least 30 days.
Catholics urged to support Middle East Christians at the end of the Lent season
Cardinal Sandri calls on Catholics to contribute to the Holy Land Collection.
Holy Land Churches: "Peace agreement must be based on equal rights and dignity
Middle Eastern church leaders issued a statement concerning the Holy Land on January 29.