In a massive and unusual display of Christian unity, Roman Catholics joined with evangelical Protestants yesterday in an effort to stop construction of a mosque near the Basilica of the Nativity in Nazareth.
Jerusalem Post, By Haim Shapiro, Dec 21, 2001
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Arafat usually heads the celebrations of the nativity.
An official of the Roman Catholic patriarchate said it would be "arrogant of the Israeli authorities" to refuse Arafat permission to the attend the mass.
AP, JERUSALEM, Dec 21, 2001
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PALESTINE \ Dec 20, 2001 3962
Outside Hall in Gaza Baptist Church collapsed from sound Effect of Israeli bombing over Gaza City
Special For Come and See, Dec 20, 2001
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PALESTINE \ Dec 19, 2001 3725
We are concerned that there are no tourists," said Dr. Bishara Awad, President of the Bethlehem Bible College.
"The economy depends on tourism and that is sad. But we will celebrate as a staff and a community. We want the people to be blessed".
Maranatha Christian Journal, Dec 19, 2001
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SYRIA \ Dec 19, 2001 6371
Well over 35,000 Bibles and Christian books were sold during the Baghdad and Damascus book fairs.
Compas Direct, December 20, 2001
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ISRAEL \ Dec 16, 2001 3795
Very few tourists will visit Nazareth this Christmas. The "Nazareth Village" Project is trying to present to the few people that do come to visit, a taste of the Nativity Story - The reason for the season.
Special for Come and See, Dec 17, 2001
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In the midst of present circumstances, the Musalah Ministry for reconciliation between Jews and Arabs was awarded a Cross of Nails by Coventry Cathedral of Coventry, England.
Special for Come and See, Dec 17, 2001
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ISRAEL \ Dec 05, 2001 3652
Melchior said the intifada, and particularly Israeli incursions into Beit Jala and Bethlehem, has also worsened Israel's relations with the Christian world -
Gideon Alon, Haaretz, Dec 5, 2001
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The statement, signed by the heads of all the historic churches "shows the country cannot be trusted to respect any religion's holy places and the need for international guarantees"
By Haim Shapiro, Jerusalem Post, November 29, 2001
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