Christianity – Page 19 – Prologue Journal

Jerusalem Christians say they’re are under attack – will Israel help?

Jerusalem Post Christians in Jerusalem are reporting more acts of vandalism and spitting. What are Israeli officials doing about it? https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-753562

Concerns grow over rising attacks against Christian sites in Israel

Jerusalem Post Dozens of incidents, ranging from spitting to vandalism to assault, have been committed by extremist Jews against Christians and their sites this year. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-753659

Intelligence minister asks Christian Zionists to ‘share the truth’ about Israel

Jerusalem Post Over the past several years, the Nations’ Ninth of Av initiative has run several educational programs in person and online, including its annual tour of Israel that coincides with Tisha Be’av. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-753514

Huge billboard in Lisbon puts spotlight on clergy abuse as pope arrives

Jerusalem Post The billboard was put up on the Almirante Reis avenue – one of Lisbon’s longest and busiest streets – and reads: “4,800+ children abused by the Catholic Church in Portugal.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-753386

Pope to Portugal for bittersweet ‘Catholic Woodstock’

Jerusalem Post The Vatican said about 330,000 young people have registered for an event in Portugal dubbed “the Catholic Woodstock.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-753170

A religion scholar and a zoologist find a new way to map early Jewish-Christian relations

Jerusalem Post The Talmud study, said Yovel, “is a good example of how interdisciplinarity and the use of tools from one scientific field can enrich another.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-752924

Christian group makes ‘aliyah’ to Temple Mount on Tisha Be’Av

Jerusalem Post Temple Mount activist Rabbi Yehudah Glick led the ascent. In addition to the ascent, the group hosted 27 hours of prayer with www.AltarofPrayer.com. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-752732

Honoring MLK: Black Christians march in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post African American delegations aim to strengthen ties with Israel. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-752648

Jewish university launches Jewish studies program for Christian students

Jerusalem Post The innovative initiative from Yeshiva University draws from the increasing interest of Christians in understanding the Jewish origins of their faith. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-750491

Pope approves Shanghai bishop as Vatican chides China for lack of consultation

Jerusalem Post The pope had decided to approve Shen “for the greater good” of the Shanghai diocese and because Shen was an “esteemed pastor.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-750165