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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Jordan Jordan: Ministry of Tourism signs agreement with Museum of Bible to host exhibition, “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity”

en.abouna.org: On behalf of the ministry, Ambassador Dina Kawar signed the agreement with the museum’s President and CEO Dr. Carlos Campo in Washington, D.C.   The exhibition marks another major milestone in Jordan’s efforts to showcase its exceptional Christian heritage to international audiences.   The exhibition also holds particular significance as it presents Jordan as the cradle of the early Christian story and highlights the Kingdom ...more

Abouna Opinion
Al-Wahadneh: One hundred years of faith and common living

By Fr.  Dr. Rif'at Bader : This year, the Latin Parish and the Church of St. Elijah in Al-Wahadneh, northern ...more

The Beatification the Maronite patriarch behind modern Lebanon
Two Previously Unknown Homilies by Saint Augustine Found in Poland
How did the Lefebvrians end up in a second schism after 1988?
It’s Official Vatican Confirms Excommunication of the Lefebvrists
10th World Day of the Poor 2026: Leo XIV blames corruption, social media and discrimination
Confirmed: Pope Leo says he will travel to Peru this coming November
Receiving First Communion amid the bombings: the ordeal of Lebanese children
Spanish journalist publishes new biography on Pope Leo XIV, 'the Lion of Peace'
Pope Leo XIV: “War does not solve problems, but aggravates them”
These are the key points of 'Magnifica Humanitas', the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV
World
Europe Venezuela: "When night falls, the heart sinks and the tears flow”

Maria Lozano/ aidtochurch.org: Venezuela is in mourning. Pain is everywhere, and the Church is often the only source of hope.   “Feelings are very mixed. We are here to accompany ...more

Arab World
Egypt MECC launches the 2026 Season of Creation in Ismailia and Suez Canal

mecc.org: The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) has officially launched the first activities of the 2026 Season of Creation, celebrated this year under ...more

Holy Land
Jordan Caritas Jordan signs partnership, cooperation agreement with Caritas Verona
caritasjordan.org.: Caritas Jordan has signed a partnership and cooperation agreement with Caritas Verona to implement the "Integrated Health, Volunteering, and ...more
Fr. Romanelli: Gaza's humanitarian crisis ‘beyond disastrous’
Jordan: CCSM, KAS launch training courses on AI
Holy Land: In Bethany, the Feast of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus celebrated
Chosen articles

Al-Wahadneh: One hundred years of faith and common living

 By Fr.Dr. Rif'at Bader 

Euthanasia between legislation and conscience

 By Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

 Professor Michel Abs/ Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches

The pain of a rupture

 Andrea Tornielli

O pilgrims of the world, return to the Holy Land!

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader