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Leo XIV In interview with Crux correspondent, Pope talks Ukraine, synodality, polarization, World Cup/ part I

Elise Ann Allen/ cruxnow.com: In a lengthy and wide-ranging interview for a new biography of his life, Pope Leo XIV opens up his own background as history’s first U.S.-born pope and the first pope to hold Peruvian citizenship, jesting about who he would cheer for in a hypothetical World Cup, as well as his understanding of the papacy and current topics such as peace in Ukraine, his vision for synodality, and the polarization dividing so much of the world.   Speakin ...more

Abouna Opinion
A point of view on the path of returning to school

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : In an atmosphere marked by security and stability, our dear students have returned ...more

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
POPE Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before December, on a tour that would also take him to TÜRKİYE
Twenty children from Gaza are now receiving treatment at the so-called “Pope's Hospital” in Rome
Cardinal Pizzaballa's visit to GAZA after the bombing
"Morally unacceptable": The harsh words of the Cardinal of Jerusalem about Gaza
The evolution of the Vatican-Palestinian relations through the years
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem... a symbol of unity and hope
Pope Leo ordains 32 priests on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
World
Leo XIV Pope at Angelus: God transforms the Cross into a means of life

Christopher Wells/ vaticannews.va: “What does it mean for us today to celebrate” the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross? Pope Leo asked at the Angelus on Sunday, September 14 ...more

Arab World
Lebanon Season of Creation: A history of prayer, action and celebration

Media of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC): For "Peace with Creation," believers around the world are praying during this year' “Season of Creation”, united in celebration and working together ...more

Holy Land
Latin Patriarchate Inauguration of the Annunciation Theological Institute In Nazareth In the presence of Catholic bishops
Nicolawos Hazboun/ lpj.org: His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has inaugurated the Annunciation Theological Institute at the Don Bosco ...more
Bethlehem University marks the beginning of the academic year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit
Bishop Twal advocates for a ‘two-state solution’ to achieve peace in the Middle East
Holy Land: The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem forgives families of all debts due to schools
Chosen articles

“Let There Be Peace! "

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

It is starvation, or rather man-made starvation

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

An open message to Lord Jesus, the Prince of Peace

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary… an amaranthine memory in the hearts of the faithful

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

“Towards media without hate”

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader