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‘Bethlehem Bells’ exhibit brings the Holy Land to America
The bells that once graced the ancient Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem have traveled from the Holy Land for... Read more
This Catholic family in Bethlehem has carved Nativity scenes for popes and presidents
The Zakharia Brothers woodworking factory makes handcarved Nativity scenes out of olive wood. Read more
There's room for newborn babies at Bethlehem's Catholic hospital
A half mile away from the Nativity Church, the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem also strives to be a special... Read more
Bethlehem emigrants open shop to support Christian artisans in Holy Land
A Catholic goods shop opened its first brick and mortar store last month, presenting a wide variety of merchandise which... Read more
Patriarch welcomes court's 'courageous' decision to block Israeli wall through West Bank
Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem has praised an Israeli Supreme Court decision prohibiting the country's army from routing a security... Read more
Bishops find hope for religious dialogue at Palestinian university
Reflecting on their recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land, U.S. bishops have cited relationships there between Christian and Muslim students... Read more
Vatican is the 'oil' keeping Bethlehem's star lit, mayor observes
The first woman mayor of the town where Jesus was born referred to the strong connection they have with the... Read more
Choir director: singing for the Pope is like welcoming your father
The director of the choir who sang during Pope Francis’ Mass in Bethlehem earlier today expressed that to sing for... Read more
Bethlehem sisters call on world to pray for peace
The sisters who run the only children’s hospital on the West Bank have made it their mission to pray for... Read more
Bishops urge end to confiscation of land in Palestine
The U.S. bishops' international justice and peace representative has called on the state department to pressure the Israeli government to... Read more
