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  • 21 Dec 2010
    Bethlehem a 'centre of Christian spirituality' despite occupation

    Despite political conflict, Bethlehem remains the centre of Christian spirituality, especially at Christmas, says the Palestinian tourism minister.

  • 30 Mar 2010
    Palm Sunday demonstrators defy wall and break out of Bethlehem

    Crowds of people waving palm branches accompanied riders on a pony and two donkeys through a checkpoint between Bethlehem and Jerusalem on Sunday

  • 24 Dec 2009
    Pilgrims mean no room in Bethlehem inns this Christmas

    There is no room at the inn at Bethlehem this Christmas as the city's hotels are fully booked, something mayor Victor Batarseh attributes to the efforts of Christian churches abroad to bring pilgrims to the city.

  • 14 May 2009
    Pope reiterates Palestinian sovereignty call in Bethlehem visit

    Pope Benedict XVI has spoken out in favour of Palestinian sovereignty in an address in Bethlehem during his pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He also called for reconstruction and reconciliation in the midst of years of strife and conflict.

  • 5 May 2009
    Prayers for Bethlehem focus World Week for Peace action

    A Palestinian community organization is offering a way for many more countries to join World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel, 4-10 June 2009 – by sending peace prayers to Bethlehem. The Week is intended to generate joint church action for a just peace.

  • 17 Mar 2009
    An invitation to Open Bethlehem

    Could challenging the imprisonment of Bethlehem serve as a window into the wider problems and solutions for Palestine and Israel?

  • 24 Dec 2008
    Still no room at the inn in Bethlehem

    Unemployment has shrunk to 23 percent and hotel capacity is often around 100 percent these days, so things are looking up for Bethlehem says the head of the city's chamber of commerce and industry board

  • 25 Nov 2008
    Christmas card features Father Christmas excluded by Separation Wall

    There may not be much fun and yuletide merriment this Christmas, as Father Christmas may not make it over the Separation Wall. A new Christmas Card produced by the charity the Amos Trust, features Father Christmas walking along the barrier.

  • 19 Nov 2008
    Christmas prayers for peace to go to Bethlehem

    As many Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Advent and Christmas in the security of their homes and communities, they are being invited to pray for justice, peace and security for Palestine and Israel - and to send a prayer or a peace message to Bethlehem.

  • 29 May 2008
    Bethlehem invites emailed prayers for peace

    Bethlehem participants in a global week of church advocacy are inviting individuals and groups around the world to send them wishes and prayers for peace. Incoming emails will be shared with parishes, schools and organizations in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.