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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Palestine Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrives in Gaza ahead Of Christmas

lpj.org: His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, accompanied by the Latin Patriarcal Vicar, Mons. William Shomali and a small delegation, arrived in Gaza on Friday, December 19, for a pastoral visit to the Holy Family Parish, on the eve of the Christmas celebrations. During his visit, His Beatitude will review the current situation of the parish, including the humanitarian response, ongoing relief and rehabilitat ...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
Vatican China and the Church: Building a bridge

Guglielmo Gallone/ vaticannews.va:  “My Chinese dream is to be a bridge between Christianity and China: I hope that the Pope can visit my country, and that China can welcome the light ...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 Fr. Romanelli: Christmas in Gaza marked by prayer and hope despite the bombs
By Fr. Gabriel Romanelli: Life after the ceasefire ‘has slightly improved’ because ‘there are no more widespread bombings’, but the war ‘is continuing’. This is what Fr ...more
Cardinal Pizzaballa lauds King Abdullah's endeavor regarding peace efforts
Jerusalem Heads of Churches statement on supporting Augusta Victoria Hospital's treatment of Gaza children
King receives Christian, Muslim religious leaders from Jerusalem, Jordan ahead of Christmas
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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