Christmas messages from the Catholic & Anglican church leaders

Archbishop Hosam Elias Naoum and Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa have recorded Christmas messages to supporters of Friends of the Holy Land

Archbishop Hosam Elias Naoum's message:

Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa's message:

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Listen to Very Revd Dean Richard Sewell, Dean of St George's College Jerusalem

Very Revd Dean Richard Sewell, Dean of St George's College Jerusalem preached at Choral Evensong at York Minster on Sunday 14th April
For the love of God, this war must stop

'This war must stop and it must stop now.' An article on independent.co.uk from Bishop Christopher Chessun, Bishop of Southwark
Cardinal Pizzaballa Easter Sunday 2024 Homily
Resurrection begins again in Gaza

As Christ’s Resurrection at Easter dawns in the Holy Land, Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, reflects on the hope for peace that lies hidden in the Calvary of Gaza (Vatican News)

2024 Easter Message from the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem

Easter Message - 2024 We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. The death he died, he died to sin, once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. (Romans 6:9-10)
Palm Sunday Procession 2024

Palm Sunday Procession 2024 address by Cardinal Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
1,000 Christian youth walk the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem for peace

Approximately 1,000 young people walked the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem offering prayers for peace
Ahli Arab Hospital: A Beacon Of Resilience In Gaza’s Darkest Hours

The Al-Ahli Arab Hospital staff continue to persevere and work tirelessly to provide medical care in unthinkable conditions
1st Feb. Symposium: Christians in the Holy Land

1st Feb. Symposium: Christians in the Holy Land - Finding hope and resilience for the future. An online conversation with the Revd Dr Munther Isaac and the Revd Dr Fadi Diab.
Pope Francis sends a letter to “my Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel"

Pope Francis sends a letter to “my Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel", addressed to Karma Ben Johanan, a theologian of Jewish-Christian dialogue, and invites everyone to work for peace in the Holy Land.
New Year wishes from St Martha's House

The ladies from St Martha's House have recorded us a video for the new year to tell us of their hopes for 2024
Bethlehem: Between despair and hope

A special report that shows the city of Bethlehem and its people after 100 days of war, by the Media Office of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
Bishop Christopher's statement following visit to Jerusalem

Our Patron Bishop Christopher Chessun issues a statement following his visit to Jerusalem. Warning that “Israel must not become its own worst enemy, but negotiate an end to the occupation” Bishop Christopher reflects on “grave situation” facing Christians in the region
This was the deadliest year on record for children in West Bank

"Number of children killed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, reaches unprecedented levels." Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Adele Khodr