Christians

Far-right figure James Fishback likens abortion to Holocaust, demands US decouple from Israel

“Abortion is a holocaust, and by every single historical metric available, it was worse than the other one,” Fishback said, claiming that “61 million children have been killed" since Roe v. Wade.

|BySHARON UDASIN/ JTA
Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback takes a picture with a supporter after giving a campaign speech at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, US April 23, 2026.
Dag Juliussen, head of the Christian Embassy’s Norwegian branch, visiting the Psagot winery.

Thousands of Christians visit West Bank settlements in support after European sanctions, trade bans

"The laws enacted in Europe against purchasing products from Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are antisemitism, pure and simple," a Norwegian Christian leader said.

|ByTZVI JASPER
Hezbollah rockets found by the IDF during operations in the Mount Dov area in southern Lebanon, September 15, 2026.

Israel faces growing hostility around the world, going beyond its policies - opinion

Israel faces growing global hostility driven by religious, ideological and historical forces that extend far beyond its policies.

|ByEFRAIM INBAR
Muslim preacher Abu Ahmad at the Al Bayyinah Islamic Centre in Springvale.

Australian Muslim preacher calls to take up arms against enemies including Jews, Christians

According to local reports, Ahmad's extremist rhetoric has drawn national attention due to documented ties linking his Melbourne institution to controversial Sydney networks.

|ByALEX CARSON

Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory

Fans from Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, and other countries posed in front of the figure for photos or to ask for victory for their national teams.

JUNE 18, 2026ByREUTERS
A woman cleans a glass cabinet with a baby Jesus statue dressed in a version of the national soccer team jersey at a church in Mexico City June 12, 2014. Catholic soccer fans pray before the statue, which believers say has granted miracles in the past.

Authorities identify AIPAC-linked targets of alleged White House attack plot foiled over weekend

One of the suspects, 19-year-old Tycen Proper, was part of a Christian “ultra-religious and anti-government” group online, according to an affidavit filed by an FBI agent on Sunday.

JUNE 18, 2026BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
US President Donald Trump stands in The Octagon at the conclusion of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, in the early morning hours of June 15, 2026.

Christian converts still face discrimination, arrests in Egypt, US State Dept. confirms

American estimates suggest that around 10% of Egypt’s population was Christian as of 2022, though the exact figures are difficult to gather, as noted by the report.

JUNE 17, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
A GREEK Orthodox priest holds up a bible during the Holy Friday service at the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St George in Coptic Cairo on May 3, 2024.

For Zion’s sake: An emerging Catholic voice for Israel - opinion

Catholic influencers' rhetoric has contributed to a climate in which hostility toward Israel is presented as the authentic Catholic position. Catholic Voices for Israel denounces this.

JUNE 16, 2026ByPADDY MONAGHAN
(FROM L): RABBI Yakov Nagen; Rafi Nahra, patriarchal vicar for Israel, based in Nazareth; and Rabbi Sarel Rosenblatt at the Vatican.

Caught between two homelands, a Lebanese Christian finds his place in Israel

From South Lebanon to Israel, a displaced Christian shares a life shaped by war, faith, and divided identity.

JUNE 13, 2026ByJONATHAN FELDSTEIN
Beirut, Martyrs' Square, 1960s: They remember a country once defined by culture, tourism, openness, and coexistence.

Bipartisan lawmakers, faith leaders gather on Capitol Hill for Jerusalem Day celebration

Organizers said the event highlighted bipartisan American support for Jerusalem and the relationship between the United States and Israel.

JUNE 11, 2026ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
A view of the US Capitol building a day before a partial government shutdown is scheduled to take place, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 30, 2025.

Egyptian analyst slams Lebanese leaders, warns of country’s political, social destruction

Egyptian analyst Majdi Khalil claims that Israel saved Christians in Lebanon, blames Arafat and Hezbollah for the destruction of the country, and warns against a Saudi-sponsored Turkish takeover.

JUNE 9, 2026ByMAARIV
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks during a declaration press event held along with French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) following their meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, April 21, 2026.

'Talmud of America' project brings Jewish readings to US 'sacred' texts

“Classic Jewish texts have something fresh and relevant to say about everything - including the Declaration of Independence," Rabbi Leon Morris, president of Pardes, said recently.

JUNE 7, 2026ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
AN ILLUSTRATION of the United States Declaration of Independence inside a page of the Talmud.

‘Thank God you’re all here’: Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast draws foreign delegations despite war

Foreign delegations reached Jerusalem despite limited flights, giving this year’s prayer gathering a sharper message of faith, politics and support for Israel.

JUNE 6, 2026ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
Participants pray during the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast at the Knesset, May 27, 2026.

Patriarch Theophilos III, Trump to discuss protection of Christians, freedom of worship

The Patriarch will also be making an official visit to Greece and an expected visit to Russia in the coming week as part of this broader effort to support Christian communities.

JUNE 4, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III takes part in Holy Thursday ceremonies at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 9, 2026.