Middle East

Israel and the Holy Land

The land where Jesus walked, died, and rose from the dead is under direct assault — Israel has banned Catholic events, bombed Catholic churches in Gaza, and displaced ancient Christian communities, raising urgent questions about the survival of Christianity in the place where it began.

Israel and the Holy Land
The Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Stephen (first martyr), the Apostles — the entire foundation of Christianity walked these roads
Israel and the Holy Land
Easter Vigil at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the central Christian feast in the world's most sacred site); Feast of the Assumption (Aug 15) at the Dormition Abbey; Pentecost in Jerusalem; Christmas Midnight Mass in Bethlehem
Catholic Population:
200,000
Percent Catholic:
2%
Church Status
Under Pressure
Primary Diocese:
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

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