Historic Shem Tov Bible, Sold for $6.9 Million, Highlighted in New Display

Historic Shem Tov Bible, Sold for $6.9 Million, Highlighted in New Display

A 14th-century Bible that sold for $6.9 million at auction last year is now on display at the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem. The Shem Tov Bible, purchased by Terri and Andrew Herenstein in 2024 through Sotheby’s auction house in New York, is being showcased at the National Library of Israel on a long-term loan.
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    A recent ruling by an Egyptian court transferring ownership of one of the world’s oldest monasteries to the state has sparked widespread international criticism from Christian leaders and advocacy organizations. Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, in Cairo to discuss the contentious ruling on Saint Catherine's Monastery.
  • Nigeria: Fulani Herdsmen Attacks Result in Death of Pastor and 35 Christians
    Fulani herdsmen this week killed at least nine Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria, following the slaughter of 27 Christians others days earlier. The attacks occurred in Bokkos County within predominantly Christian communities such as Hokk, Pangkap, Fokoldep, Kopmur, Margif, Horop, Mbor, Mushere, and Kwahas, residents said.

Poland Elects Pro-Life, Anti-LGBT Christian Candidate in Presidential Election

Karol Nawrocki, an outspoken opponent of abortion and LGBT ideology, won the Polish presidential election Sunday, defeating Rafal Trzaskowski, who had pledged to liberalize the country's abortion laws and expressed support for same-sex marriage.
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    A former Ukrainian parliamentarian is urging the U.S. Congress to ensure that its financial aid to Ukraine does not facilitate the persecution of Christians. In an interview on “The Tucker Carlson Show” on May 23, Vadym Novynskyi, a Russian-born billionaire businessman, accused the Ukrainian government, led by President Volodymyr Zelensky, of persecuting the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC).
  • German-American dual citizen Arrested Over Firebombing Attempt Against Embassy Office in Israel
    A dual citizen of the U.S. and Germany, has been arrested and charged with attempting to firebomb the branch office of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel. Joseph Neumeyer, a 28-year-old, was detained Sunday at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for the alleged attempted attack on May 19.
  • Rise in Church Attacks in France Sparks Warnings of Increasing ‘Christianophobia’
    A surge in attacks targeting churches and clergy across France in recent weeks has raised serious concerns about “Christianophobia.” An intelligence report indicated that 31% of religiously motivated offenses in France in 2024 were classified as anti-Christian, while antisemitic acts accounted for 62% and anti-Muslim incidents made up 7%.
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  • Guli Francis-Dehqani Emerges as Leading Candidate for First Female Archbishop of Canterbury

    A female bishop is on track to potentially become the first woman to serve as the archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England, according to odds posted by British betting companies. Guli Francis-Dehqani, bishop of Chelmsford, has emerged as the frontrunner to succeed the Rev. Justin Welby, who resigned in January. Betting companies such as Ladbrokes and Star Sports have placed her as the early favorite, with odds at evens and 2 to 1, respectively, as reported by The Telegraph. 

  • Research Shows Surge in Commitments to Christ in UK Churches Since Pandemic

    Churches in the United Kingdom are witnessing a significant increase in the number of people committing to follow Jesus Christ, with recent research revealing that twice as many are making such commitments compared to five years ago. The latest report titled “Changing Church,” published by the Evangelical Alliance in the United Kingdom, supports this trend and aligns with findings from “The Quiet Revival” report by the Bible Society, which indicated a rise in young men converting to Christianity

  • China Ranked as ‘World’s Leading Executioner’ in Global Persecutors List

    Amnesty International’s annual report on global capital punishment has named China as the world’s leading executioner, estimating that thousands were put to death in the country in 2024. The report recorded at least 1,518 executions worldwide in 2024, marking the highest number in a decade and representing a 32% increase from the previous year.

  • Mainz Cathedral Unveils Largest Bible Page Celebrating Gutenberg’s Legacy

    Mainz Cathedral in Germany has unveiled the world’s largest Bible page to the public in celebration of Johannes Gutenberg’s 625th birthday, the inventor of the printing press and the producer of the Gutenberg Bible. The impressive 16.4 by 23.6-foot page displays the first page of John’s Gospel with a translation from the Shuckburgh Bible, a variant of the Gutenberg Bible. It is currently on display through August 31 and has been placed in the east choir section of the cathedral.

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    The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, expressed commendation for Vladimir Putin's management of church and state relations, despite religious persecution in Russia. In a letter to the Russian president celebrating the 25th anniversary of Putin’s rise to the position of head of state, Kirill described this period as “a whole new era in Russia’s history.”

  • Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes the First Ever Pope Born in the US, Takes Name Leo XIV

    On Thursday evening, the Vatican announced the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, who will take the name Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti made the declaration to the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square. The 69-year-old pontiff offered his first blessing around 7:30 p.m. local time. Born in Chicago, Prevost served as an American missionary in Peru and holds Peruvian citizenship. He previously led the Vatican’s office

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    Scottish voters are being encouraged to contact their MSPs ahead of a significant Stage One vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill scheduled next week in Holyrood. The bill, spearheaded by Liam McArthur, aims to legalise assisted suicide for adults with terminal illnesses across Scotland.

  • Scottish Court Supports Parents' Opposition to Gender-Neutral Bathrooms in Schools

    Scottish schools have been mandated to provide gender-segregated toilets following a legal case initiated by concerned parents against the Scottish Borders Council (SBC). The Earlston Primary School, recently opened in the Scottish Borders, had initially included only gender-neutral toilets on its premises.
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