Melanie Lidman

Melanie Lidman is a freelance journalist in San Francisco. Originally from Boston and a graduate of the University of Maryland, she previously worked for the Times of Israel and as Africa and the Middle East for Global Sisters Report. Previously, Lidman was the Jerusalem metro reporter for the Jerusalem Post.

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Handing the pen to sisters: sister theologians in Myanmar

Effort removes thousands of landmines from site of Jesus' baptism

Church provides internet in northern Uganda, connects more than computers

Trump's spiritual speech in Jerusalem short on substance, long on history

Israelis 'don't even know how to guess what will happen' when Trump visits

Rwanda needs church participation in 'education journey'

Bethlehem's declining Christian population casts shadow over Christmas

Ethiopia drought not a full-scale disaster, benefitting from political stability

Interfaith coffee cooperative exports more than just beans

Jewish-Arab children's soccer tournament honors WWI Christmas Truce

Tent of Nations seeks to spread nonviolence in midst of Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Sea of Galilee center to provide reflection space for tourists in northern Israel

Pope Francis leaves Holy Land with hope for peace, prayer

Pope Francis preaches on peace in Holy Land, invites leaders for prayer

Palestinians anticipate support for statehood from Pope Francis' visit

Israelis welcome pope but keep hopes realistic

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