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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Jordan Youth of Jordan Mark Feast of Jesus the King

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: On Friday, November 14, 2025 the youth of Jordan held for the first time a festival to mark "the Feast of Christ the King" with wide participation of young people from various parts of the Kingdom and from all walks of life.   The event was organized by the General Secretariat of Christian Youth at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Fuheis.   The activities of the day began with praying the Holy Rosary and Holy Mass cele ...more

Abouna Opinion
Humanization of AI in medicine and health

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : A conference that has been held in Rome, organized by the Pontifical Academy for ...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
Leo XIV Pope inaugurates San Martino Outpatient Center at St. Peter’s Basilica

vaticannews.va: Pope Leo inaugurated the San Martino Outpatient Clinic located beneath St. Peter’s Colonnade on 14 November. The new facility opened its doors just ...more

Arab World
Lebanon Lebanon: Ecumenical celebration marking the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea

mecc.org: With the blessings and presence of His Beatitude Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, and President ...more

Holy Land
Palestine 800 years of the Canticle of the Creatures: Music, history, and poetry meet in Jerusalem
Francesco Guaraldi/ custodia.org: On November 13, 2025, at Immacolata Hall of the Convent of San Salvatore in Jerusalem, one of the most significant events of the Franciscan ...more
Four stories, one call: New deacons ordained at the Redemptoris Mater Seminary
Bethleham University: Midwifery students lead women’s health initiative in Tuqu’
Meditation of Cardinal Pizzaballa: XXXIII Sunday of ordinary time C
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Humanization of AI in medicine and health

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

Analysis: What does the future hold for the small Christian community of Gaza?

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Catholic Charities provide ne plus ultra of humanitarian aid to Sudan

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

A real-life story: Renowned actress Dolores Hart gave up stardom to become a nun

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

‘Finding the courage to achieve peace’… when religions speak with one voice

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader