Recent sectarian violence in Syria’s coastal region deepened fears among the shrinking Christian minority about their future and prompting church leaders to urge national reconciliation.
Tradition recounts that Longinus, a Roman centurion, pierced the side of Jesus with this very spear during the crucifixion.
“The desperate plight of the hostages is a bitterly vivid symbol of the way that so many lives – Jewish and non-Jewish – are held hostage by a climate of terror,” he said.
The attendees reportedly highlighted Jordan’s "guardianship of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem."
Pastor Luke Moon describes new initiatives bringing together Christians across the United States to support Israel.
Recent updates from Vatican officials indicated a gradual improvement in the Pope's health.
“We Christians are calling on our beloved President Trump and his team to aggressively remove all barriers to Israel’s sovereignty over all the land, including Judea and Samaria,” one pastor said
Directed by Antonello Pocetti, the production explores themes from Eckhart's greatest work over five evenings.
“Four years ago, I stood in this room and warned that this fight against antisemitism is your fight," said CAM Director of Christian Outreach and Engagement.
“The church can’t be silent. Today’s complacency is tomorrow’s captivity. What if today’s complacency is tomorrow’s Holocaust?”