Christianity – Page 6 – Prologue Journal

Stabbed Sydney Assyrian bishop says recovering quickly, forgives attacker

Jerusalem Post “I am doing fine, recovering very quickly … there is no need to be worried or concerned,” Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel said in an audio message posted on social media. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-797671

60% of US Catholics say abortion should be legal, reflecting political divides within the Church

Jerusalem Post The survey also uncovered notable demographic shifts and regional variations within the US Catholic community. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-797635

Bible engagement falls below 40% among Americans, continuing a decade-long decline

Jerusalem Post The decline in Bible engagement is accompanied by societal concern about the Bible’s role in shaping character. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-797286

Pope Francis meets with families of Hamas hostages, marks 6-month anniversary

Jerusalem Post As part of his diplomatic efforts, Francis also met last November with a group of Palestinians affected by the conflict. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-796328

Round two of Easter in Jerusalem coming up in a month

Jerusalem Post Churches abide by different calendars, hence the holidays fall on different days most years. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-795797

Pro-Palestinian activists disrupt Easter services at NYC cathedral

Jerusalem Post On social media, the group said that silence was complicity with Israeli military operations in Gaza and the climate crisis. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-795118

Christians gather in Jerusalem’s Old City for worship amid the war

Jerusalem Post Despite a decrease in tourists and tempered celebrations, Christians gathered at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem’s Old City for prayer and commemoration. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-794550

Pope Francis, in Easter address, calls for Gaza ceasefire

Jerusalem Post Francis has repeatedly deplored the death and destruction in the Gaza war. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-794525

1/4 of Americans now eschew religious affiliation; 1/3 of those raised Catholic no longer identity

Jerusalem Post A new study shows 26% increase in religiously unaffiliated Americans. Growing divide with politicians embracing Christian nationalism. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-794462

Pope leads Good Friday service ahead of Colosseum procession

Jerusalem Post In previous years, Francis would start it prostrating himself on the marble floor of the basilica, but his physical condition no longer allows him to do so. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-794374