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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Jordan Cardinal Pizzaballa lauds King Abdullah's endeavor regarding peace efforts

en.abouna.org: On Wednesday, December 17,  Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa praised His Majesty King Abdullah II's leadership, his strenuous efforts to promote peace, as well as to protect the Christian Arab identity in Jordan and Palestine, while emphasizing that preserving the Christian Arab identity also means safeguarding the sublime diversity of the region.   This was reported during His Majesty th ...more

Abouna Opinion
Christmas in the presence of the King: National unity and a message of peace

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : "You have maintained this noble tradition for 25 years, ever since you declared ...more

He has saved the lives of thousands of children: What is the secret?
Half a year without POPE FRANCIS : This is how it felt in the VATICAN
Pope Leo XIV meets with the King of Jordan at the Vatican
FIRE devastates the monastery where CARLO ACUTIS received his First Communion
Pope Leo XIV answers questions by reporters in Castel Gandolfo
2025 09 25: Highlights from the screening of "How Kids Roll"
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem... A Symbol of Unity and Hope
Synodality: Exclusive Interview with Pope Leo XIV
SPECIAL CARLO ACUTIS (Part 2) : Who is the saint of jeans and sneakers?
What will the Christians of GAZA do in response to the evacuation order? Parolin speaks out
World
Europe Rare fresco of Jesus as the ‘Good Shepherd’ uncovered in Turkish town visited by the pope

cruxnow.com/y Mehmet Guzel, Andrew Wilks, AP: Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered one of the most important finds from Anatolia’s early Christian era: A fresco of a Roman-looking Jesus as the ...more

Arab World
Lebanon Cardinal Al-Rai celebrates Holly Mass marking the Jubilee of the Prisoner

mecc.org: As part of the celebrations of the “Jubilee Year of Hope” 2025, and in response to the invitation of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Reflections from the Holy Land: A different Christmas
Sami El-Yousef/ lpj.org: There was great hope when the ceasefire was declared in Gaza about two months ago that the war ended and we are on a path to a peaceful resolution. ...more
Crown Prince extends Christmas wishes to members of Christian community
Holy Land: A new mosaic unveiled in Bethlehem
Jordan: Restored Aqaba Church, highlights heritage and common living
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Will “Advent 2025” mark the advent of hope to the Christian community in Gaza?

 Munir Bayou/ en.abouna.org

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land… a blessed trip reminiscent of its holiness

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

After visiting Lebanon: "I want to visit Algeria," Pope says

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

The Catholic Church… a divine mission of providing free medical services to the poor

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Beirut welcomes Pope Leo… while Jordan shares joy and hope

By Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader