Last February, the heads of Christian Churches in the Holy Land have officially protested against a renewed attempt to force them to pay certain taxes in the State of Israel. The most pressing case at the moment is related to the Armenian Church, but there are many cases involving Catholic institutions. The patriarchs and heads …
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The Bailasan Counselling Centre is the first Catholic psychosocial and mental health institution aimed exclusively at helping the Christian community in the West Bank. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) funded the renovation work at the centre and recently spoke to those whose job it is to care for a population suffering from a …
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Holy Land Today, on September 29, World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) takes a closer look at this community which makes up a very significant portion of Christians in the Holy Land, where the Church is at the forefront of advocating for their rights. Christians have lived in …
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