For the first time in 1,600 years: pilgrims stopped coming to the Holy Land

More grim COVID-19 news: After a record-breaking year in 2019, the torrent of Christian visitors has all but stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic. Can online souvenir sales and prayers fill the void? https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-for-the-first-time-in-1-600-years-pilgrims-stopped-coming-to-the-the-holy-land-1.9209863

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