1+ hour, 10+ min ago (28+ words) Over 1,000 US Christian leaders visited ancient Shiloh, where Mike Evans and Eliana Passentin speak with Arutz Sheva about their mission's significance in Judea and Samaria....

1+ hour, 49+ min ago (275+ words) By'Bohumil Petr'k for CNA December 7, 2025 Catholic News Agency News Briefs 0 Print Rome Newsroom, Dec 7, 2025 / 08:00 am The Vatican's gardeners have a new tool for maintaining the papal grounds: a custom-designed electric lawn mower bearing the Holy See's coat of arms. Pope Leo XIV received the white Electra 2.0 mower during a general audience in mid-November, a gift from Czech manufacturer Swardman. The quiet, precision-cutting mower is destined for use in the Vatican Gardens or possibly at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, according to a press release from the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which facilitated the presentation. Founded in 2013, the company manufactures lawn care equipment that it describes as combining functionality with "timeless elegance" suited to historic settings. The Czech Embassy to the Holy See played a key role in arranging the gift, which Dvo'k called "a moment of unmistakable…...

3+ hour, 23+ min ago (255+ words) Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus according to the Bible, saw its Christmas tree lighting return this year after a two-year pause, bringing a rare moment of joy amid the ongoing shadow of the Gaza war. The ceremony, held beside the Church of the Nativity, restores a central tradition that many locals and officials see as a symbol of how life and faith must continue even amid ongoing conflict." For the first time since the Gaza war began in 2023, the giant Christmas tree in Manger Square has been lit again, drawing a crowd of locals, clergy, and a limited number of visitors who chose to visit the town. During the height of the war, Bethlehem cancelled all public Christmas celebrations, including the traditional tree lighting, leaving the square dark and largely empty over two consecutive festive seasons. Others felt that a…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago (80+ words) VATICAN CITY (CNS)Visiting two countries over six days on his first foreign papal trip, Pope Leo XIV preached unity, dialogue and respect for differences as the only paths to peace. Thank you for your interest. This content is distributed through an external website. Source: The Georgia Bulletin Excerpt: VATICAN CITY (CNS)Visiting two countries over six days on his first foreign papal trip, Pope Leo XIV preached unity, dialogue and respect for differences as the only paths to peace....

3+ hour, 37+ min ago (42+ words) Miss Israel Titi Aynaw marked a Challah-separating ceremony with Rabbanit Yocheved Levin ahead of her expected delivery, saying the emotional evening led her to keep Shabbat for the first time. Miss Israel 2013 says Challah ritual inspired her to keep Shabbat...

3+ hour, 37+ min ago (204+ words) Miss Israel Titi Aynaw marked a Challah-separating ceremony with Rabbanit Yocheved Levin ahead of her expected delivery, saying the emotional evening led her to keep Shabbat for the first time. Miss Israel 2013 says Challah ritual inspired her to keep Shabbat Miss Israel Titi Aynaw marked a Challah-separating ceremony with Rabbanit Yocheved Levin ahead of her expected delivery, saying the emotional evening led her to keep Shabbat for the first time. Yityish "Titi" Aynaw, the 2013 Miss Israel, held a "Challah separating" ceremony (the mitzva of removing a small piece of dough while baking) last week alongside Rabbanit Yocheved Levin, the wife of Rabbi Aryeh Levin, the Rabbi of North Tel Aviv. The event was held ahead of Aynaw's expected childbirth. Participating in the ceremony were close friends of Aynaw's, who, according to her, filled the evening with personal and emotional intensity....

5+ hour, 8+ min ago (270+ words) The Vatican's gardeners have a new tool for maintaining the papal grounds: a custom-designed electric lawn mower bearing the Holy See's coat of arms. Pope Leo XIV received the white Electra 2.0 mower during a general audience in mid-November, a gift from Czech manufacturer Swardman. The quiet, precision-cutting mower is destined for use in the Vatican Gardens or possibly at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, according to a press release from the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which facilitated the presentation. Founded in 2013, the company manufactures lawn care equipment that it describes as combining functionality with "timeless elegance" suited to historic settings. The Czech Embassy to the Holy See played a key role in arranging the gift, which Dvo'k called "a moment of unmistakable magic." Vatican gardeners will put the electric mower to work maintaining the manicured lawns that…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago (140+ words) " " " | December 7, 2025 Join us in wishing'mazal tov'to Ethan James, who just put on'tefillin'for the first time, using the pair that had belonged to his great-great grandfather, Wilhelm Sterling. Wilhelm was born in Russia in 1902 and lived and worked in New York. When he passed away, his'tefillin, which may have belonged to his father before him, were lost for decades. In recent years, his granddaughter,'Rachel'Leah'Fry, who lives in Daphne, Alabama, was fortunate to finally come into possession of both the'tefillin'and a'tallis of his (which is not nearly as old). Having no male family members who practice Judaism, she was afraid the'tefillin'would lie dormant forever. But when her daughter and 17-year-old grandson, Ethan, came to visit for Thanksgiving, the rabbi asked Ethan if he would be willing to wrap'tefillin'and say the prayers. Ethan agreed....

5+ hour, 37+ min ago (296+ words) EPU FILES / AFP After praying the midday Angelus this December 7, Pope Leo noted his return last week from his first apostolic visit, which brought him to Turkey and Lebanon. A few days ago I returned from my first Apostolic Journey to T'rkiye and Lebanon." With my beloved brother Bartholomew, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, and the Representatives of other Christian confessions, we gathered to pray together in Iznik, the site of the ancient city of Nicea, where 1,700 years ago, the first Ecumenical Council took place." Today is the 60th"anniversary of the Common Declaration between Pope Paul VI and the Patriarch Athenagoras, which put an end to the mutual excommunications."We give thanks to God and renew our dedication to journeying towards the full visible unity of all Christians." In T'rkiye I had the joy of meeting the Catholic community: through patient…...

6+ hour, 19+ min ago (86+ words) Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem "(12/7/25)[Prayer]The Scriptures in Handel's "Messiah'Romans 10:1515 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!Holy Bible, The King James Version________________________ Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem "(12/7/25)[Prayer] Let all that has been Concealed Father, We Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem, This we Pray Together,...