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Arts Dec 25

What makes Bethlehem, Pennsylvania’s Moravian settlement so unique

By Tim McPhillips

Politics Dec 24

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, leads a mass at the Church of Nativity in the Old City of Bethl...
Palestinians in Bethlehem mark another subdued Christmas Eve during war in Gaza

The war, the violence in the occupied West Bank it has spurred and the lack of festivities has deeply hurt Bethlehem's economy.

By Jalal Bwaitel, Associated Press

World Dec 24

Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican
‘Our hearts are in Bethlehem’: Pope calls attention to victims of war at Christmas Eve Mass

Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today" prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world.”…

By Associated Press

World Dec 24

Smoke rises over Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, as seen from southern Israel, December 24, 2023. Photo by Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters
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News Wrap: Hundreds killed in Gaza over weekend of airstrikes, heavy combat

In our news wrap Sunday, Gaza saw some of the most intense and bloodiest fighting of the war this weekend, the streets of Bethlehem stood empty of crowds and festivities on Christmas Eve as celebrations were canceled amid the Israel-Hamas…

World Dec 24

A general view of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
Bethlehem resembles a ghost town on Christmas Eve, with celebrations halted due to Israel-Hamas war

The normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town on Sunday, as Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the Israel-Hamas war.

By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Dec 24

Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic, lifting Christmas spirits in West Bank

By Maya Alleruzzo, Jalal Bwaitel, Associated Press

The biblical town of Bethlehem marked a merry Christmas on Saturday, with thousands of visitors descending upon the traditional birthplace of Jesus as it rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Dec 24

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News Wrap: Trump downplays idea of North Korean missile test

In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump is playing down the possibility of a “Christmas surprise” North Korean missile test. Pyongyang has warned of unspecified action if the U.S. does not ease sanctions by year’s end -- but Trump said…

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Dec 24

Christmas festivities begin in Bethlehem

By Mohammed Daraghmeh, Associated Press

The Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus was born, was set to host Palestinian dignitaries and pilgrims from around the world for a midnight Mass.

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May 23

President Trump condemns ‘wicked ideology’ behind Manchester attack

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Tuesday condemned a deadly attack at a pop concert in Manchester, England as the act of "evil losers" and called on nations to band together to fight terrorism.

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Jun 08

Pope Francis holds Middle East peace prayer summit

By Kayla Ruble

Pope Francis hosted the presidents of Israel and Palestine to the Vatican for a prayer summit on Sunday evening in a move meant to inspire a renewed interests in peace talks from both sides.

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