March marks ten years since the beginning of the #Syrian uprising. The Syrian war has proved to be one of the most violent conflicts in recent times, with more than 370,000 having been killed and millions displaced.

Rev Dr Mae Cannon and CMEP call for new policy under the Biden Administration to help bring about a just peace for the Holy Land. 

Fear and uncertainty are still very much a part of the lives of Israel’s Palestinian citizens , whatever they might be promised by politicians eager for their support.

Since 2000, in January each year, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales take part in what is known as the Holy Land Coordination.

We know by now that COVID-19 pandemic affects us all, but not in equal measure. For families living in previously difficult circumstances, such as those in West Bank, life is even harder than before.

At this time of the year, the hearts and minds of so many are turned towards Bethlehem and the Holy Land. Christians in every nation are making their spiritual preparation for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word that is coming into the world. 

Elizabeth Harris-Sawczenko is a Trustee of the Abraham Initiatives. Here, she reflects on what it really means to be a source of light in the darkness.

In Orthodox Christianity, which has its roots in the East, December 4th is Saint Barbara’s day.