Posts Tagged: Christian community
Report Details Scope of Persecution in the Cradle of Christianity
JNS.org - While Christianity traces its birthplace to the Middle East, that region has been arguably the most hostile area for the religion in recent years....
Israeli President Hopes Pope Francis Can Be a ‘Bridge’ for Peace
JNS.org - Israeli President Reuven Rivlin met with Pope Francis on Thursday at the Vatican, where Rivlin praised the pontiff’s ability to bring people together and...
Egypt’s Christian Leaders Congratulate El-Sisi on Presidential Victory
JNS.org - Leaders of Egypt's Christian community congratulated Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on winning Egypt's presidential election and welcomed the outcome of the race. Pope Tawadros II,...
Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Syria, Protection of Syrian Christians
JNS.org - Pope Francis, during a meeting with several humanitarian groups dealing with the Syrian civil war, renewed his appeal for peace in Syria...
Violence Against Christians Causes Tens of Thousands to Flee Amid Syrian Civil War
Violence against Syria's centuries-old Christian community from the government as well as Islamic radicals in the rebellion of the Syrian civil war is driving thousands...
New Coptic Christian Pope Enthroned in Egypt
Egypt's Coptic Christian community enthroned its new pope on Sunday amid deepening concerns over the safety of Christians in the Middle East. Pope Tawadros II, who...
Gaza Christians Fear Kidnappings and Forced Conversions to Islam
The Greek Orthodox Church in the Gaza Strip says that at least five Christians have recently been kidnapped and forced to convert to Islam. According to...
