At a time of heightened tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, Pope Francis has named the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa a cardinal.
Christian leaders warn that the rise of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government has made life worse for Christians in the birthplace of Christianity, as vandalism, hateful graffiti and violent attacks rise.
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The Maronite Church is determined to defend its rights after the arrest of the Archbishop of Haifa and the Holy Land over money and medicine intended for families separated by the war, rejecting accusations of links with Israel.