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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Jordan Amman: The Arabic-dubbed version of the global series “The Chosen” launched

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: On Monday, January 19, 2025, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Dr. Imad Hijazin, patronized the launching ceremony of the Arabic-dubbed version of the internationally acclaimed series “The Chosen” on behalf of Her Royal Highness Princess Rym Ali. The event was organized by the Catholic Center for Studies and Media (CCSM) in Amman  in cooperation with the Lighthouse Arab World Foundation, and was attended by a delegation from the series’ pr ...more

Abouna Opinion
On the 26th anniversary of pilgrimage to the Baptism Site

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : Despite the heavy rainy conditions, the weather did not prevent crowds of the ...more

What is happening to CATHOLICS during the violent protests in IRAN?
Pope Leo the good of Venezuelan people “must prevail” after US capture of Maduro
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
World
Leo XIV Pope: Papal diplomats must be ‘bridges of hope when goodness wavers’

Devin Watkins/ vaticannews.va: In 1701, Pope Clement XI created the institution that today bears the name “Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.”   The Academy trains priests to ...more

Arab World
Kuwait Truly historic’: Kuwait’s first church elevated to Minor Basilica

Joseph Tulloch/ vaticannews.va: In the year 1948, a small group of Catholics—foreigners who had recently arrived in Kuwait to work in the burgeoning oil industry—opened a small ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Jerusalem: Statement by heads of Churches on unity, representation of the Christian communities in the Holy Land
custodia.org: Following is the text of statement issued by the patriarchs and heads of Churches in Jerusalem on Unity and Representation of the Christian ...more
Holy Land: Christians in Gaza express cautious hope
Holy Land: A fifth Gospel that begins in Jordan
The Ordo Virginum of Jerusalem on pilgrimage to Jordan
Chosen articles

Jerusalem: Augusta Victoria Hospital offers free treatment for Gaza children diagnosed with leukemia

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Annus Mirabilis 2026

 By Munir Bayouk/en.abouna.org

A seven-pointed Christmas star

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Will “Advent 2025” mark the advent of hope to the Christian community in Gaza?

 Munir Bayou/ en.abouna.org