Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation
HCEF is committed to the continued presence and well-being of Arab Christians in the Holy Land and to developing the bonds of solidarity between them and Christians elsewhere.
HCEF lives its mission by witnessing the teaching of our Savior Jesus Christ.
We educate people around the world about the presence of Arab Christians in the Holy Land and remind them of their moral obligation to the Mother Church.
We build community between Christians throughout the world and Arab Christians of the Holy Land through pilgrimages, publications, and communication.
We develop bonds of solidarity through church-to-church, family-to-family, and person-to-person partnership programs in order to bring Christians together in community for future cooperation.
We promote peace, justice, and reconciliation in the Holy Land by removing the causes of human suffering and replacing despair with hope, fear with security, and humiliation with dignity.
We undertake specific projects designed to advance better living conditions for Arab Christians in the Holy Land. Projects focus on creating employment, advancing education, building and renovating houses, and developing the healthy growth of children. Source
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Search ArticlesCardinal Pizzaballa Reassures Christians in the West Bank as Tensions Rise
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, issued reassurances to Christian communities in the West Bank as tensions escalated following a series of Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian villages, including the last fully Christian village of Taybeh.
Israel Declares the Only Entirely Christian City in the Holy Land a ‘Closed Military Zone’
On Sunday, August 9, the Israeli military declared Taybeh, the last entirely Christian village in the occupied West Bank, a closed military zone for non-residents. The army said the measure was intended to prevent attacks by Israeli settlers and protect residents following “several violent attacks committed by Israelis in the area.” According to the military, the restriction applies to Israelis rather than Palestinians.
British bishop condemns Israeli military closure of last fully Christian village in Palestine
A leading British bishop has said he is “deeply alarmed” by the Israeli military’s decision to declare the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh a closed military zone after a series of settler attacks on the village. Bishop James Curry, auxiliary of Westminster and Lead Bishop for the Holy Land for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW), expressed his concern at the move in a statement published Wednesday.
Holy Land: Cardinal Pizzaballa in Taybeh, ‘Evil does not have absolute power’
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa told the Christian community of Taybeh that faith in God enables Christians to preserve life and hope even in the most difficult circumstances, stressing that the power of evil is not absolute. “I may not have answers at the human and worldly level, but I believe in God.
Pope calls for end to West Bank violence, pursuit of two-state solution
Warning against increased violence in the West Bank, Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to decisively pursue an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. “I renew my appeal for an end to the ongoing violence against the Palestinian civilian population in the West Bank, and I urgently call on the international community to work toward advancing the two-state solution, for a just and lasting peace,” the pope said Aug.
Cardinal Pizzaballa in Puglia: Being Builders of Peace in the Heart of the Mediterranean
The Cardinal’s journey to Puglia from August 12-14 encompassed three significant locations. He began in Monopoli, where he emphasized the importance of the bond between the Churches of the Mediterranean, inviting the faithful not to close themselves within their own suffering, but to keep their gaze fixed on the universal dimension of the tragedy unfolding in the Holy Land. In Alessano, Pizzaballa received the Don Tonino Bello Award and reflected on the bishop’s continuing relevance.
There’s a reason why Israel has done little to rein in settler violence. It’s not just Netanyahu
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra have huddled inside their homes for days on end, unable to leave because of the threat posed by Israeli settlers. The Israeli military, which over the past three years has displayed staggering military and intelligence capabilities from Beirut to Tehran, has yet to fully remove the settlers from the area of the village, about an hour’s drive from Tel Aviv.
Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
Sister Mayela wears her black veil and habit as she walks to work near where another Catholic nun was violently attacked in Jerusalem’s Old City — but she’s now accompanied by a Jewish volunteer for protection. Many Christians in Israel, who make up less than 2 percent of the country’s population, are worried visible signs of their faith will draw harassment, which has increased as multiple conflicts grip the region.
Decisions of the Holy Synod
The Holy Synod convened on Thursday, August 13, under the leadership of Patriarch Theophilos III. The Synod examined the administrative, ecclesiastical and pastoral affairs of the Patriarchate, including the stewardship of its monasteries, holy shrines and churches and the pastoral care of its clergy and faithful. The gathering addressed significant concerns facing the organization.
In the footsteps of Mary: Jerusalem gathers around the Assumption to rediscover its vocation
On the days of August 14 and 15, the Church of Jerusalem gathered around the Blessed Virgin Mary to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption. The moments of prayer, presided over by the Custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Francesco Ielpo, offered the faithful an intense opportunity for communion and hope. On Friday night, the celebration began in the Garden of Gethsemane and then proceeded in procession into the Basilica of the Agony.