Christianity Under Radical Islamist Attack
Hananya Naftali describes the dire situation around the world for Christians who are being persecuted and killed for their faith.
Who is to Blame for Bethlehem’s Strangulation of Christian Life?
As Christmas approaches in Bethlehem each year, fewer and fewer Christian residents take part – not because the tree in Bethlehem’s Manger Square is any less grand than the year before or because less money is allocated towards the festivities – quite the opposite, actually. While the Bethlehem Municipality has invested in marvelous concerts, carols, processions, a midnight mass, tourism and restored pillars in the Church of the Nativity, the fact remains that the Christian population is decreasing each year in the city where Christians believe Jesus was born.
Hamas Targets Christian Temple Mount Activist With Death Threats
A Christian advocate for universal prayer on the Temple Mount was misidentified as a Jew by a Hamas affiliated news site, leading to death threats being posted in the comments on her video.
Islamic State Terrorists Execute Christian Hostages in Philippines
Islamic State terrorists stormed a cathedral in the Filipino city of Marawi Tuesday, attempting to seize control of the city as well as taking a Catholic priest and more than a dozen churchgoers hostage.
Egyptian-Muslim Mob Attacks Elderly Christian Woman, Torches Christian Homes
A Muslim mob in Egypt attacked an elderly Christian woman and torched several Christian homes in a recent attack in the country’s Minya province.
Jews Flock to Temple But Christians Scared Away
In preparation for the Passover next week, almost 300 Jews visited the Temple Mount on Thursday, a reminder of the yearly pilgrimage in the days of the Temple, double the average amount.
Catholic Charity Group Announces New Aid for Mideast Christians
The Catholic charity group Aid to the Church in Need has announced a series of emergency relief programs for beleaguered Christians in Iraq and Syria.
Mideast Christian Leaders Condemn Deadly Islamic State Attack in Syria
Middle East Christian leaders condemned the recent attack by the Islamic State terror group that targeted Christian-owned restaurants in the Syrian city of Al-Qamishli.
Christians in Baghdad Remain Hopeful During Christmas Amid Genocidal Threats
Amid the exciteement of the holiday season, often forgotten by many in the West is the ongoing suffering and persecution of Middle East Christians.
Clinton Calls ISIS Persecution of Mideast Christians, Yazidis “Genocide”
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Tuesday said that the Islamic State is committing genocide against religious minorities.