Jerusalem Archives

Restoring churches seen as key to have Christians return to Middle East

Catholic News Service, Church in the Middle East
Jul 19, 2019

Speakers at a July 18 conference in Washington argued that restoring churches in violence-plagued sections of the Middle East will help foster the return of Christians who fled the strife, as well as introduce greater stability to the region.

Three churches agree to more renovations at Church of the Holy Sepulcher

Catholic News Service, Church in the Middle East
Jun 16, 2019

Following the successful cooperation on the 2016 restoration of the Edicule in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the leaders of the three churches who serve as guardians of the holy site have signed an agreement to continue with restorations, this time on the pavement and foundations around the tomb.

Churches strike deal to restore Jerusalem holy site

Associated Press, Church in the Middle East
May 27, 2019

The three churches in charge of Jerusalem’s holiest Christian site say they have reached an agreement to begin a multi-million dollar renovation of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Christian pilgrims process through Jerusalem for Good Friday

Associated Press, Church in the Middle East
Apr 19, 2019

Thousands of Christian pilgrims and clergy members marched through the ancient stone alleys of Jerusalem’s Old City, retracing Jesus’ path to crucifixion in observation of Good Friday.

Thousands of pilgrims mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem

Associated Press, Church in the Middle East
Apr 15, 2019

Thousands of Christian pilgrims took part in Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem at the start of the Holy Week.

Family tradition: Carrying the cross on Jerusalem’s Via Dolorosa

Catholic News Service, Church in the Middle East
Apr 8, 2019

For four decades, Mousa Kamar has taken his place at the head of the heavy wooden cross used during the Franciscan Good Friday procession on the Via Dolorosa.