Stella Maris, a Catholic house of worship, is believed by some to be burial place of Prophet Elisha; has become flashpoint as Breslov Hasidic movement members try to pray outside

Christian leaders lament that some of their churches, funeral processions and gathering sites have been targeted and that attendance at some ceremonies was limited by authorities

Sculpture of Scourged Savior toppled in Church of Flagellation on Via Dolorosa Street; security guard wrestles man to floor; police checking if he has mental health issues

Sally Azar, who will be one of five ordained women in the Middle East, to head English-speaking congregation at the Church of the Redeemer

Building appears to have been large house of prayer that survived iconoclasm during early Islamic period and later earthquake; to be relocated for preservation, display

Judge rules only the government is able to decide on ownership of Alexander's Courtyard, due to matter's political and religious considerations

4th-century church, one of earliest in Israel, was built atop temple to Pan at spot in Banias where New Testament says Peter saw Jesus as Messiah, was told to spread his teachings

Israel Antiquities Authority salvage excavations ahead of construction of playground in Galilee village of Kfar Kama reveals hitherto unknown possible monastery

Research warns that future of aromatic resin, once used in Temple incense, is in danger due to collapse of Boswellia tree populations from which sap is collected

Shlomo Aviner, who moved to Israel from France in the 1960s, suggests fire that gutted iconic church may have been divine retribution for burning of Jewish manuscripts in 1242