Christians

Pope Leo to hold Wednesday audience for first time since lung cancer surgery

Leo pledged on Sunday, in his first public event since the surgery, that he would slowly resume his usual activities as the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

Pope Leo walks ahead of Stefano Margaritora, who was his lead surgeon, as he leaves Gemelli Hospital following his lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, in Rome, Italy, October 17, 2026
IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon on April 22, 2026.

IDF allows Lebanese, Syrian workers into northern security zone to harvest olives - report

Pope Leo leaves Gemelli Hospital following his lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, in Rome, Italy, October 17, 2026.

Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery

 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.

Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says


IDF soldier sentenced to 21 days in military prison after defacing Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

An additional soldier was sentenced to 14 days in military prison for filming the incident.

AN IDF soldier puts a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.

Macron’s diplomacy ahead of Paris conference raises bias concerns on Israel - opinion

Macron’s diplomatic messaging on the Middle East sparks debate over neutrality and double standards.

France's President Emmanuel Macron arrives for the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, May 4, 2026.

State indicts man for attacking nun in Jerusalem’s Old City

The incident, which drew widespread condemnation, took place last Wednesday in an alley near King David’s Tomb in Jerusalem. Israel Police officers arrested Shreiber shortly afterward.

A nun was assaulted near King David's tomb on Tuesday April 28, 2026.

Christian persecution in the Middle East, the fight over genocide claims - opinion

Persecution, population decline, and politics collide in the fight over how Middle East Christians are described.

 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.

IDF soldier 'smokes' with Virgin Mary statue in latest act of disregard towards Lebanese Christians

The photo, Kan News reported, had been uploaded by IDF soldiers to social media and taken in the village of Debel sometime over the last day.

AN IDF soldier puts a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.

Iran claims to destroy ‘Zionist Christian sect’ in Yazd province

The church leaders were alleged to have recruited new members to pray for Israel’s victory in the war against Tehran.

People walk past a banner with a picture of the late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Pakpour, in Tehran Bazaar, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran.

When faith is desecrated in Jerusalem, silence is complicity - opinion

Christians in Israel must be respected, clergy, pilgrims, churches, and monasteries, and every Christian holy site must be treated with the dignity that the Torah demands.

This X/Twitter screenshot shows an alleged incident where an IDF soldier is seen smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon on April 19, 2026.

The rabbi defending Charlie Kirk's memory when most Jewish leaders won't - interview

Yeshiva University's Ari Berman told The Jerusalem Post about his friendship with Kirk, the warning Kirk gave him, and the alliance Jewish leaders are still afraid to build.

Ari Berman, President, Yeshiva University, speaks at the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 6, 2025.

Laurie Cardoza Moore: The difference between Tucker Carlson and a real Christian - opinion

Laurie Cardoza Moore argues for Christian responsibility to oppose antisemitism and strengthen Jewish-Christian ties.

Tucker Carlson

'Assault on city's fundamental values': Attack on nun in Jerusalem sparks widespread condemnation

A 36-year-old man was arrested by Israel Police on Wednesday in connection with the case and is being questioned for racist assault.

A nun was assaulted near King David's tomb on Tuesday April 28, 2026.