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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Jordan The grotto of Blessed Mary Undoer of Knots inaugurated at the Sacred Herat of Jesus Church in Amman

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: On Saturday, December 13, Latin Patriarchal  Vicar for Jordan Bishop Iyad Twal, celebrated Holy Mass marking the Third Sunday of Advent at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Tla’ Al-Ali, northwestern Amman. The Holy Mass was concelebrated by parish priest Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader, assistant priest Fr. Ya'qoub Daynoti, deacon Jubran Salameh, and a number of priests, in the presence of a large congregation of nuns, parishioners, and community mem ...more

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

By Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : After several days of being away from Italy, Pope Leo XIV returned to Rome following ...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 Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris surpasses the Louvre Museum in visitor numbers

zenit.org: The rebirth of Notre Dame has unfolded not only as a chapter of architectural restoration but also as a cultural and spiritual resurgence that few in ...more

Arab World
Lebanon Final statement of the executive committee meeting of the Middle East Council of Churches

mecc.org: The Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches held its regular meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday and Thursday, 10 and 11 ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Gaza: Shell-shocked parish prepares for Christmas
John Newton/acnuk.org and hcef.org: Gaza’s Christians are preparing for their first Christmas without conflict for two years – despite widespread damage and devastation.   Fr Gabriel ...more
Amid a fragile respite, an urgent plea from Gaza before Christmas
Jordan: Bishop Twal celebrates the annual Caritas Jordan's Holy Mass
Meditation of Cardinal Pizzaballa: III Sunday of Advent
Chosen articles

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

Pope Leon's first visit to the Middle East

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader