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Not only did I not take off my kippah and not experience antisemitism, but in fact my kippah became a lightning rod for visceral expressions of support for Israel and the Jewish people.
There is unshakable support for Israel in many influential circles around the world.
"I am doing fine, recovering very quickly ... there is no need to be worried or concerned," Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel said in an audio message posted on social media.
The survey also uncovered notable demographic shifts and regional variations within the US Catholic community.
The decline in Bible engagement is accompanied by societal concern about the Bible's role in shaping character.
As part of his diplomatic efforts, Francis also met last November with a group of Palestinians affected by the conflict.
Churches abide by different calendars, hence the holidays fall on different days most years.
On social media, the group said that silence was complicity with Israeli military operations in Gaza and the climate crisis.
Despite a decrease in tourists and tempered celebrations, Christians gathered at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem's Old City for prayer and commemoration.
Francis has repeatedly deplored the death and destruction in the Gaza war.
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