Christian communities grow slowly as share of population falls in Middle East, North Africa
Analysts say the pattern is driven by a mix of factors: outward migration, lower birth rates, and increasingly, disaffiliation or conversion.
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A look at Israel's winter wonderland in the Galilee, where Christmas comes to life
‘Every year they burn trees’: Jenin church firebombing renews scrutiny of Palestinian Authority
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Over 1,000 people, the largest-ever US evangelical delegation set to visit Israel, FOZ says
About 1,000 pastors and influencers will attend a weeklong training and solidarity visit starting December 2.
Pope Leo to meet Christian leaders in trip across Middle East in bid for unity
The first US pope will attend a celebration for the 1,700th anniversary of a landmark early Church council, held in modern Turkey.
Pope Leo begins first foreign trip with visit to Turkey, Lebanon
On his first trip abroad as pontiff, Pope Leo travels to Turkey and Lebanon, calling for Middle East peace and Christian unity as global attention follows closely.
Vatican calls for exclusive marriages, condemns polygamy, polyamory
Pope Leo says to the world's catholics they should only marry once and should not have multiple relationships.
Pope Francis' popemobile turned into mobile clinic for Gaza children
"We're pleased that we have here a serious contribution towards the healthcare of children in Gaza," Caritas Secretary-General Alistair Dutton told a press conference in Bethlehem.
At least 50 pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school escape, church says
Friday's incident in Niger state was the largest mass kidnapping of school children since the March 2024 abduction of students in northern Kaduna state.
What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack? - explainer
Here’s what to know about the recent wave of kidnappings and deadly attacks in Nigeria, who is behind them, and how the government is responding to the worsening security crisis.
Catholic bishop in Spain resigns after abuse allegation
Bishop Fafael Zornoza is the first Spanish Catholic bishop known to have been investigated by the Vatican for an abuse allegation.
American rapper Nicki Minaj to deliver speech at UN as US demands Nigeria protect Christians
The Starships singer was credited by Amb. Mike Waltz to be “the greatest female recording artist” and a “principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice.”
‘Charlie is gone, but the truth he fought for is not’: Jerusalem remembers Charlie Kirk
Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli shared that Charlie Kirk had been scheduled to visit Israel before his death.
