Occupation forces expel Catholic priest from Palestine amidst widespread anger in Christian circles

In a poignant farewell, Catholic priest Father Louis Salman presided over his final mass in Beit Sahour on Sunday before being forced to leave the Palestinian territories and return to Jordan after Israeli authorities refused to renew his residency permit. Father Louis, who serves as the pastor of the Latin Church in Beit Sahour and the spiritual advisor for youth, and is considered one of the most influential figures among Palestinian Christian youth, was officially informed that he must leave the country before Monday, 11th May, following a lengthy and unusual security investigation conducted by Israeli authorities. According to church sources, Israel justified its decision by citing Father Louis’s political stances and his significant influence on Christian youth, particularly given […]