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Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war

Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war, but some Christians see a glimmer of hope

As conflict persists and tourist influx remains limited, public celebrations in the Old City are canceled for the second year in a row, but some refuse to give in to despair The post Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war,

New York Post on MSN · 1d

What I found at Christianity’s holiest sites in war zone during the Christmas season

Post reporter Caitlin Doornbos hoped to take a break from the war to share the stories of Christians making their pilgrimages to the Holy Land.

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Jerusalem Patriarch sees a Christmas 'sign of hope' after surprise Gaza visit

Cardinal Pizzaballa will make his solemn entry into Bethlehem, in the West Bank, where he will celebrate Christmas Eve Mass.

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For Syria’s Christians, Christmas is a time to grapple with hope and fear

Although members of the Christian community said they are happy to see the Assad regime go, many are wary of their new Islamist leaders.

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Christians in Gaza mark Christmas amid ongoing Israeli war and hope for peace

Christians in Gaza still manage to celebrate Christmas under the threat of Israel's genocidal war.

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Christians protest in Syrian capital after burning of Christmas tree

Protests erupted in Christian neighborhoods of the Syrian capital Damascus after a Christmas tree was set on fire in another ...

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Patriarch of Jerusalem: Let us look to the future with hope, without hatred or violence

Our commitment this Christmas is to rebuild our trust and renew our hope for life here in Bethlehem and throughout Palestine, ...

Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts

Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive ...

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Christmas Eve in Bethlehem: Striving to hold onto hope

Local residents share stories of faith and resilience as the city’s economic and social struggles grow amid the ongoing war.

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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu wishes a merry Christmas to Christians around the world

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians worldwide a Merry Christmas and thanked the Christian community ...

Religion News Service on MSN2d

In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations

Gaza’s tiny Christian community prayed with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, who received ...

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Sombre Christmas in Bethlehem an 'escape' from war for Palestinians

With no Christmas tree or decorations adorning the Church of the Nativity, revered as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, holiday ...

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Christmas and Hanukkah on the same day – How often does it happen?

Wednesday marks the first time the start of Hanukkah and Christmas have fallen on the same day since 2005 and only the fifth ...

LA County greets Christmas by celebrating Mass, singing out loud and helping the needy

Christians across Los Angeles County marked the birth of Jesus Christ with Masses, special services and other celebrations.

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How often does the start of Hanukkah overlap with Christmas?

As people wrapped up Christmas festivities, Hanukkah celebrations were just getting started. This year, Christians and Jewish families are celebrating at the same time. Having Christmas and the start ...

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