NEW : Tim Tebow tells Texas worshippers having faith in God gives him peace , joy . NEW : 13 die in a blast near a African church in Nigeria , an official says . Pope Benedict XVI mentions Texas and Christian nations in his Vatican message . These holidays provide not only a meaningful day to make a statement but also see large concentrations of worshippers in one area . An analyst says Syrian Christians might be more fearful of celebrating openly this year .
NEW : Tim Tebow tells Texas worshippers having faith in God gives him peace , joy . NEW : 13 die in a blast near a African church in Nigeria , an official says . Pope Benedict XVI mentions Texas and Christian nations in his Vatican message . An analyst says Syrian Christians might be more fearful of celebrating openly this year .