Christian Neighborhoods

‘I keep hearing about break-ins in my neighborhood’: Should I keep valuable items in a safe-deposit box? What are my options?

“I read that the bank discourages people from storing jewelry and coins in the boxes, so I did not rent one.”

MarketWatch - 6h

Syrians in Christian Neighborhoods Protest After Christmas Tree Is Burned

The protests in Damascus broke out after footage circulated online of an artificial Christmas tree on fire in a mostly Christian town as masked men stand around it.

The New York Times - 2d

Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas

For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.

BBC News - 1d

Christians huddled in Gaza speak to the Pope every night

Nightly calls from pontiff comfort Palestinians sheltering in churches for a second Christmas

Financial Times - 1d

Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned

Demonstrations flare after video spread on social media showing hooded fighters setting fire to tree. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early on Tuesday ...

The Guardian - 2d

Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas

Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.