Within my own city, I’ve come to know some of the Eastern European Roma community. Their language and appearance reflect their Indian heritage, however, one man insists his ancestors lived in Jerusalem for centuries before finally travelling to Europe. This interested me and led me to learn about the Domari or "Gypsies of the Middle East" as they sometimes call themselves. While visiting Jerusalem earlier this year, I spent a day with Amoun Sleem, the founder of The Domari S

"For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them." In Gaza City, the new year of 2024 was greeted by a scene of broken bodies and spilt blood. Against this backdrop a small group of people were preparing an act of resistance. Their preparation had continued through the brutal autumn of 2023, and by the start of January, they were ready. Smiling and dressed especially for the occasion, their act of re

Heartfelt call from the Bishops of England and Wales and the Christians of the Holy Land. They need pilgrims to return if they are to survive.

When we think of the Holy Land, it's easy to focus only on the headlines of today or the Bible stories of the distant past. Yet,...

Two days in Jerusalem in January 2025, just before the ceasefire.

"Bethlehem is safe to visit" says Mayor. A brief look at how ethical tourism can support the Christian community and deeply enhance the spiritual experience of pilgrimage.