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Christian Pilgrimage

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world-news1 year ago

Missing American Rescued in Syria, Found Barefoot Near Damascus

Travis Timmerman, an American who went missing after entering Syria from Lebanon on a Christian pilgrimage, has been found in a suburb of Damascus following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Timmerman, who was last seen in Budapest, Hungary, had been detained in Syria for several months. His family expressed relief and joy upon learning of his discovery. Timmerman reported being held in isolation but not physically harmed, and he was released when opposition forces took control of Damascus.

world-religion1 year ago

"Palm Sunday Celebrations in Jerusalem Amid Ongoing Conflict"

Thousands of Christian pilgrims gathered at Jerusalem's Mount of Olives to celebrate Palm Sunday, despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The event, which marks the start of Holy Week, saw attendees waving branches and fronds in the air. The war's impact on tourism was evident, but pilgrims expressed a sense of peace amidst the tension. The celebration comes amid a surge in conflict across the region, with the Israel-Hamas war causing a downturn in tourism and affecting the lives of many in the area.