Holy Land

Pope to Arab Christians: Keep the Faith

Don Belt | Posted 06.15.2009 | World


Don Belt

In a land of bitter conflict, Arab Christians have always been the go-betweens, the human bridge between the Islamic world and the Christian West. Their exodus now would leave a huge void.

Christmas Spirit Shattered in the Holy Land

Jamal Dajani | Posted 03.24.2009 | World


Jamal Dajani

A tense atmosphere in anticipation of more bad news and an air of sadness has engulfed East Jerusalem in the aftermath of the Gaza attacks. The spirit of Christmas has all but died.

Western Wall Beggars Preyed On By Crime Ring

McClatchy blog: Checkpoint Jerusalem | Posted 01.10.2009 | World


Is nothing sacred? Israeli police say they have busted a crime ring that preyed on beggars at the Western Wall. According to an article in Maari...