Christians in middle east

Lebanon's Christians face mounting hostility as sectarian divisions deepen

“The sentiment is ‘If you are not 100% with 'us,' then you must be 100% with 'them,'’ Help The Persecuted CEO Joshua Youssef explained.

Christian children displaced from Tyre, southern Lebanon, pray at the Greek Melkite Catholic Patriarchate in Rabweh, Lebanon, June 10, 2026.
Christian children displaced from Tyre, southern Lebanon, pray at the Greek Melkite Catholic Patriarchate in Rabweh, Lebanon, June 10, 2026.

Lebanese priest’s murder sparks sectarian outrage, calls to deport Syrians

Israeli Arab Christians take part in a procession in Haifa Sunday, 11th May 2014

Haifa resident arrested after vandalizing church, spitting on police officer

A memorial service is held at Sayyidet al-Najaat Church for five Christians, including a priest, who were killed in attacks in Rumiyeh, north of Beirut, Lebanon, on March 15, 2026.

Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community


Pope Leo's meeting with Herzog reveals Vatican's new diplomatic style

Leo, who became the first US pontiff when he was elected in May, takes an approach that is more muted than his predecessor Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV looks on, on the day of the weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican August 27, 2025

Not just an anti-Jewish thing, Islamic jihad is so much more - opinion

“It’s inconceivable that [what] we hold most sacred should cause the entire Islamic world to be a source of anxiety, danger, killing, and destruction' -Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

 Palestinian militants from Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Jihad movement, hold a military parade as part of the 35th anniversary of the foundation of the movement, in Gaza City on October 5, 2022.

Israeli Christian leaders condemn church suicide bombing, urge Syria to act against terror

Christian leaders in Israel called for peace after a suicide bomber detonated himself inside a Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus, killing 20 people.

 Civil defence members inspect the damage after a blast rocked the Mar Elias Church according to witnesses, in the Dweila neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria June 22, 2025.

Christians in Israel slam Netanyahu's 'disrespectful' response to Pope's death

This comes after several Israeli diplomatic missions deleted condolence messages after Pope Francis's passing.

 A framed photo of Pope Francis, presented by the Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, is seen outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, following Mass for the late pontiff April 23, 2025.

On a united Easter, the lives and struggles of Christians in the Middle East

This Easter, Orthodox and Western Christians find themselves united in a rare occurrence: celebrating the resurrection of Christ on the same day.

 People carry crosses next to a flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers, during a protest against the burning of the Christmas tree in Hama, in Damascus, Syria December 24, 2024.

Hezbollah candidate expected to withdraw from Lebanon's presidential elections - report

The Presidency is reserved for a Maronite Christian in the country's sectarian power-sharing system and has been vacant since Michel Aoun's term ended in October 2022.

 LEBANESE PRESIDENT Michel Aoun (right) shakes hands with Nizar Zakka after he was freed, at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut, in 2019.

Jews for Jesus, stop pushing your views on me - opinion

The "Jews for Jesus" movement, misrepresenting Christianity and exploiting vulnerable people, shows why people must be cautious and well informed about their own faith.

 A man from Jews for Jesus handing out flyers in Tel Aviv, Israel.

‘Christian role in Lebanon has ended,’ says Hezbollah-affectionate commentator

Reda Saad, a pro-Hezbollah commentator from Lebanon, also implied that US warships are coming to the Middle East to transfer the Christian population from Lebanon, sparking sectarian tensions.

 A supporter holds a poster of late top commander of Iran's Quds Force Qassem Soleimani and late Hezbollah top commander Fuad Shukr before the speech of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. Beirut, Lebanon August 6, 2024.

Christians gather in Jerusalem's Old City for Easter amid Gaza war

Despite a decrease in tourists and tempered celebrations, Christians gathered at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem's Old City for prayer and commemoration.

 Melissa Mott of King of Kings leads prayergoers during the March 31 service at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem.

Faith-based diplomacy: Are Christians Israel’s diplomatic Iron Dome? - comment

While Israel continues to receive threats from terrorists and protesters, Christian Zionists continue to show up for Israel.

 Christian legislators sign resolution condemning Iran on March 5, 2024