Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Armenians in Jerusalem live in the crosshairs of hate

Jerusalem Post Harassments that include spitting, cursing and pushing Armenian priests in the alleys of the Old City have already become routine. Police have so far failed to provide even a minimal response. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-731773

As faith falters, global Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast becomes a movement

Jerusalem Post Inspired by the National Prayer Breakfast in the US, the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast aims to promote interfaith dialogue and encourage collaboration between nations. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-731684

Widespread child abuse by Catholic Church members in Portugal is tip of iceberg – report

Jerusalem Post 77% of the perpetrators were priests and most of the victims were boys. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-731434

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: A natural ally of Israel in Africa

Jerusalem Post Congolese Christians know about blessing Israel and being blessed. They want to see Congo thrive under the leadership of their president, aa role model in Africa and the world. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-731092

Pope says Church conservatives exploited death of ex-pope Benedict

Jerusalem Post Francis also rejected claims by some conservatives that Benedict, who died on Aug. 31, was embittered by some of the current pope’s decisions. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-730720

Protect, advance women for a better South Sudan, pope says

Jerusalem Post The Pope called for women to be “protected, respected, valued, and honored.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-730601

Pope calls for Israel, Palestinians to halt ‘spiral of death’

Jerusalem Post Pope Francis said he had been greatly saddened by the news of both Palestinians and Israelis that have been killed over the past week. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-729970

Israel asks Pope, Red Cross to help recover four citizens held in Gaza

Jerusalem Post Israel is using all possible methods to bring citizens out of Gaza and back to safety in Israel. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-728893