Gaza’s tiny Christian community tries to capture the holiday spirit during the ceasefireDec 23Mariam Fam, Associated Press
Christmas spirit returns to Bethlehem after ceasefire in GazaDec 20Jalal Bwaitel, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Holy Land’s top Catholic leader visits Gaza parish, greeted by children in Santa hats and keffiyehDec 20Associated Press
Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted, Cardinal visits only Catholic churchDec 19Sam Mednick, Associated Press
Rare fresco of Jesus as the ‘Good Shepherd’ uncovered in Turkish town visited by the popeDec 13Mehmet Guzel, Andrew Wilks, Associated Press
Archaeologists uncover intact section of ancient Jerusalem wall from Hanukkah eraDec 10Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in GazaDec 8Megan Janetsky, Associated Press
Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of IllinoisDec 24Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press
At gunpoint in Colombia, priest forced to speak for guerrillas through Church’s loudspeakersDec 24Eduardo Campos Lima
Bangladesh Minority Unity Front alleges government failure to provide security to minoritiesDec 24Stephan Uttom Rozario
