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Following the footsteps of the Apostles of Jesus Christ, and as messengers of hope and faith, they left their concerns and work behind and embarked on a journey of pilgrimage, Prayer, and discovery into the heart of the Coptic Orthodox Church, delving into its traditions and deepening its history. They are the participants in the Sixth World Conference of the

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, Msgr. Iyad Twal, Latin Patriarchal Vicar in Jordan, presided over the Mass at the Latin Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Fuheis, to bless church after the recent restoration work done to the church building. Concelebrating was Fr. Ibrahim Nino, the parish priest, along with Fr. Romen, the sisters of the parish, representatives

In a significant step toward improving the situation of Iraq's Christian population, Nineveh Governor Abdul Qader al-Dakhil met with Syriac Orthodox Archbishop Timotheus Mousa al-Shamani, head of the Diocese of Mor Mattai Monastery and Honorary President of the Assyrian Council in Bartella (Baritle). The meeting was attended by a delegation of priests, former Iraqi MP Raed Ishaq Matti, and Assyrian

Pope Leo meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, discussing the “urgent need” for an end to the conflict in Gaza and for the entry of humanitarian aid.

On Thursday, 16 October 2025, over 30 friends and supporters of Friends of the Holy Land (FHL) gathered at Farm Street Church, London, and a further 50 people online via livestream for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and inspiration entitled “The Voice of Christians in the Holy Land: A Catalyst for Hope and Reconciliation.” The evening sought to illuminate the

 “Only those who recognize their fragility and need for mercy can become instruments of reconciliation…. Only justified hearts can justify. Only pacified hearts can dare to make peace,” said His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, in his homily at St. John Lateran in Rome, on October 26th, 2025, as he presided over the Eucharistic Liturgy, which opened the

We’re honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon as a regular contributor to Christians for Social Action moving forward. Dr. Cannon is an author, scholar, and activist who has spent decades working at the intersection of faith, justice, and peacemaking in the Middle East. She serves as the Executive Director of Churches for Middle East Peace [CMEP].) ___ October

Upon his arrival in Rome, the leader of the State of Palestine visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major for a moment of reflection before the tomb of the late Pope Francis.

5th International Congress of the Holy Land Commissioners "Ambassadors of Peace: Listening, Supporting, Proclaiming the Holy Land" Jerusalem, November 19–25, 2025 – Saint Saviour Monastery The Custody of the Holy Land joyfully announces the celebration of the V International Congress of the Holy Land Commissioners, which will be held in Jerusalem from November 19 to 25, 2025, at the Saint

Scores of Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders in 20 countries have urged the Trump administration to bolster the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire and ensure desperately needed humanitarian aid flows to civilians still suffering from two years of war. Churches for Middle East Peace sent U.S. President Donald Trump a letter Nov. 3 demanding both side of the conflict be held accountable for injustices