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WCC: Accompaniers in Palestine and Israel keep continual pursuit of peace
As one group of ecumenical accompaniers left, and another took its place, the pursuit of peace...
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer – Week of Jan. 26, 2026
Shadi Khoury, the grandson of Sabeel’s co-founder Samia Khoury, recently had his...
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WCC: Prayers for Armenia at Geneva’s St Pierre Cathedral draws feelings of unity
The prayers on 21 January were followed by a conference to launch a book, Freedom of Religion...
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Despite it all…it’s still a Merry Christmas
Written by Talar Haidostian* (Dec. 2025) Lebanon is no stranger to the news. Past and present...
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Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issue statement on “Unity and Representation of the Christian Communities”
The following statement was issued by the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem on the...
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B’Tselem Report – “Living Hell: The Israeli Prison System”
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, B’Tselem released new figures and testimonies revealing the extent of...
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WCC expresses deep concern about restrictions on humanitarian groups in Palestine
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep...
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Jan. 20, 2026
Last week, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem issued a statement rejecting...
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Last week, Israeli forces stormed Birzeit University, using live ammunition and teargas...
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Jan. 5, 2026
Israel recently suspended 37 humanitarian organizations, including Doctors...
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Pray with Syria, January 11, 2026
Lectionary Selection: John 1: 29-42 Prayers for Syria The role of Holy spirit in...
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Sabeel Wave of Prayer: Week of Dec. 29, 2025
Mohammed Bakri, a beloved and renowned Palestinian actor and filmmaker, died last week at age 72....
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WCC: Report describes issues facing Christians in the Holy Land
A newly released report about Christians in the Holy Land has described escalating violence,...
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