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Latin Patriarchate condemns Israeli settler incursion of Church land in West Bank
- Feb 22, 2020
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has condemned an incursion of several thousand Israeli settlers on Church-owned land in the West Bank on Friday.

By Crux Staff
Palestinians say Trump peace plan does not bode well for the future
- Feb 4, 2020
Palestinian Christians say Trump’s Middle East peace plan does not recognize the problems of the people of Palestine.

By Judith Sudilovsky
‘Jeopardy!’ producers say Church of the Nativity question was mistake
- Jan 15, 2020
Producers of the game show “Jeopardy!” have apologized for a clue that waded into political hot water involving Israeli control of the West Bank, saying an incorrect version of the show was sent to television stations.

By Associated Press

Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism
- Dec 9, 2019
As pilgrims descend on Bethlehem this Christmas, they have the option of staying in restored centuries-old guesthouses, taking food tours of local markets, and perusing the dystopian art in and around a hotel designed by the British graffiti artist Banksy.

By Joseph Krauss and Mohammed Daraghmeh
Relic from Jesus’ manger arrives at Bethlehem new home
- Nov 30, 2019
A tiny wooden relic believed to have been part of Jesus’ manger has returned to its permanent home in the biblical city of Bethlehem 1,400 years after it was sent to Rome as a gift to the pope.

By Associated Press
After U.S. reversal, Vatican reiterates two states needed in Holy Land
- Nov 20, 2019
The Vatican reiterated its call for a two-state solution in the Holy Land after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the United States would no longer recognize the illegality of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

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