The Ongoing War In Gaza Disrupts Pilgrimages To The Holy Land

For nearly two years, the ongoing war in Gaza has disrupted one of the most sacred traditions for thousands of Christians worldwide — pilgrimages to the Holy land. Israel’s war in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, has led to the near collapse of a once-thriving pilgrimage and tourism sectors within Israel and the Palestinian territories. This disruption came some three years after the same pilgrimages were affected by the pandemic.

Armchair Pilgrims Can (Virtually) Walk Jesus' 40-Day Fast From Desert To Cross

Franciscans in the Holy Land, a Catholic order that’s preserved Christian sites in Jerusalem since the Middle Ages, have celebrated Lent for years by following the path step by step that Jesus may have taken nearly 2,000 years ago on his 40-day fasting journey through the Judean Desert.

Middle East, News, TravelGil ZoharMarch 23, 2021Gil Zohar, Primary Feature, Israel tourism, Holy Land tour, Holy Land pilgrimage, stations of the cross, Jesus 40 day fast, 40 day fast, Lent, EasterComment

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