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Our Word

Pope Francis in Iraq… next year
By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader
: While receiving members of the 92nd Plenary Session of ROACO, the Reunion of Aid Agencies that...More
Pope urges Catholic doctors to remember how Jesus healed
By Devin Watkins/ vaticannews.va
: “By His compassionate closeness, Jesus showed the infinite love of God our Father for His children most in need.” That was the model Pope Francis held out to members of the International Federation of Catholic Medical Associates (FIAMC), in his address to delegates on Saturday morning. Jesus, said the Pope, showed compassionate concern for the...More
Council of Catholic Patriarchs of the East affirms cooperation in field of media
Amman-en.abouna.org
: Secretary General of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs of the East Fr. Khalil 'Ulwan has sent a message to Director of the Catholic Center for Studies and Media (CCSM) in Jordan Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader thanking him for organizing the conference on “Media and their Role in the Defence of the Truth”. Hoping that the conference would mark the start of...More
Caritas Jordan holds free medical day for expatriate workers
By Munir Bayouk-en.abouna.org
: Caritas Jordan held a free medical day at Caritas center in downtown Amman on Friday, June 21, 2019.This is part of its continued endeavor to provide humanitarian aid to the sick and the needy. A total of 200 expatriate workers in Jordan received free medical treatment on this day which included public health and dentistry. This activity is part...More
Ecumenical patriarch's delegation in Rome for the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
By Robin Gomes/ vaticannews.va
: Each year, the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Vatican send delegations for the feasts of their respective patrons. An official delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in Istanbul, Turkey, will be in Rome, June 27-29, on the occasion of the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29. St. Peter, the first ‎bishop...More
Byzantine baptism font discovered at the Nativity Church in Bethlehem
lpj.org
: On Saturday, June 22, 2019, officials at the site of renovation at the Nativity Church in Bethlehem announced the discovery of a Byzantine baptism font. Mr. Ziad al-Bandak, head of a Palestinian presidential committee who is leading the church renovation said that international experts are examining the receptacle and studying its origin. This...More
Pope urges Catholic doctors to remember how Jesus healed
Council of Catholic Patriarchs of the East affirms cooperation in field of media
Caritas Jordan holds free medical day for expatriate workers
Ecumenical patriarch's delegation in Rome for the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
Byzantine baptism font discovered at the Nativity Church in Bethlehem

Reflections

"Jesus says: 'Come to me and I will give you rest'," by Patriarch Michel Sabbah

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Pope reviews proposals by Synod on Youth with young people
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The Solemnity of Corpus Domini in Jerusalem

Chosen articles

Before He was born, St. John the Baptist knew Lord Jesus Christ
By Theresa Doyle-Nelson/ ncregister.com
Thomas said to Jesus, “My Lord and My God!”
By Sherry Antonetti/ ncregister.com
Andrea Tornielli addressed int'l conference on role of media in defending the truth
Amman-en.abouna.org
Trinity Sunday reminds us we’re a people meant to live in community
By Fr. Jeffrey F. KirbyJ/ la-croix.com
Holy See: Plan of action to safeguard religious sites
By Archbishop Bernardito Auza
Full text of Pope’s Message for 3rd World Day of the Poor
zenit.org
Text of Pope Francis' address expressing his wish to visit Iraq in 2020
zenit.org
Pentecost reminds us to ‘cry out’ saving message of Jesus Christ
Father Jeffrey F. Kirby/ cruxnow.com
Pentecost Sunday – June 9, 2019
By Bruce Epperly/ patheos.com
Happy Eid as we remain brothers and sisters striving for the public good

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World

Archdiocese of Lyon: Pope appoints Bishop Dubost as apostolic administrator

vaticannews.va
: Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, who has decided to take time off pending the result of his appeal in an alleged cover-up case of sexual abuse of minors, is now called on to collaborate with the mandate of the Apostolic Administrator of Lyon. Pope Francis on Monday appointed Bishop Emeritus Michel Dubost of Evry-Crobeil-Essonnes as apostolic administrator sede plena et ad nutum Sanctæ Sedis of the Archdiocese of Lyon, France. The appointment comes as Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, the Archbishop of Lyon, has taken time off from his pastoral duties as he awaits the final court judgement for failing to report to authorities allegations of sexual abuse of minors by a priest of this archdiocese between July 2014 and June 2015. Ad-interim Director of the Holy See Press Office, Alessandro Gisotti,...
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Pilgrims battling alcohol turn to Lourdes

Pope: ‘Corpus Christi renews our amazement in Eucharist’

Eritrean government seizes all Catholic-run health services

Marian theme of World Youth Day 2022: 'Mary arose and went with haste'

Vatican takes part in dialogue to resolve crisis in Venezuela

Sri Lanka cardinal says government should have prevented Easter attacks

Arab World

Iraqi envoy to Vatican urges international help for Christians to return home

By Inés San Martín/ cruxnow.com
: Speaking outside the program at an event in Rome on migration, the new Iraqi ambassador to the Vatican said Wednesday, June 19, that the country’s Christian community is at risk after violence perpetrated by ISIS, but people who fled now want to go back. To do so, she said, they need help rebuilding the regions devastated by Islamic State’s reign of terror. “Neither the government nor the Iraqi population at large want Christians to leave, because we know they are an essential part of our society,” said Amal Mussa Hussain Al-Rubaye, Ambassador to the Holy See. “Thank you for caring for our migrants, but from this place, I want to say to the world: if you want to help our migrants, do so by helping us rebuild Iraq.” Visibly emotional, Al-Rubaye said hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who’ve...
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Iraqi president officially invites Pope Francis to visit Iraq

Maronite Church warns that the Middle East is losing its Christians

Pope Francis urges diplomacy in new Gulf crisis

Patriarch Ignatius: Improved security needed to facilitate return of refugees

Iraqi president: Pope's visit is a 'historic' event

"All in Iraq would welcome a visit by Pope Francis"

Holy Land

Relics of St. Padre Pio in Jordan

Na'our-en.abouna.org
: The relics of St. Padre Pio, scheduled to be proceeded to various churches in Jordan, have arrived in Jordan. The relics arrived at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Na'our on Saturday, June 22, accompanied by Sister Margret Samawi. Upon the arrival of the relics, the Rosary was prayed. Then, a Holy Mass was celebrated by parish priest Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader and Fr. Simon Hijazin. Prayers were also said pleading with the Almighty God that the priests would follow the example of St. Pio in his meekness and love for Virgin Mary. It is a coincidence that the relics arrived in Jordan on the 100th anniversary of a press report which indicated that on September 20, 2019 Padre Pio was hearing confessions when he felt pain in his hands and feet. He noticed the stigmata, the wounds of Christ,...
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Patriarch Twal: We Christians in the Holy Land may exist, but have lost our influence

Catholic Church marks annual pilgrimage to shrine of Our Lady of the Mount in Anjara

Bishop Krikor Coussa: Pope’s Abu Dhabi document Is circulating

Catholic media delegation visits several religious sites in Jordan

Reflection by Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa for the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Meditation of Archbishop Pizzaballa: 'Solemnity of Corpus Christi'