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Apostolic exhortation ‘LAUDATE DEUM’ of Holy Father Francis on climate crisis
Jordan The 17th International Youth Christian Student Conference opens in Amman, May 18

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: Deputizing for His Royal Highness Prince Ali Ibn Al-Hussein, Minister of Culture Mrs. Haifa Najjar patronized the opening session of the 17th International Youth Christian Student Conference, which was held at the Royal Cultural Center on Saturday, May 18, 2024 and titled,  "Students Igniting Faith in a World of Crises".   In attendance were Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan Fr. Dr. Jihad Shweihat, Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan Arch ...more

Abouna Opinion
“Humanity at times of war and at times of peace”

By Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : A two-day conference titled, "Humanity at Times of War and at Times of Peace' has ...more

Pope to scientists & U.S. Governors: “Are we working for a culture of life or death?”
The Vatican doctrinal office will not declare if alleged apparitions are real
REGINA COELI | Pope Francis on Mother's Day: “We pray for mothers who have gone to heaven
Pope: With His Ascension Jesus leads our way to Heaven
Declining global birth rate: facts, issues and future challenges
Second Vespers on the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, May 9, 2024
Pope criticizes weapons factories and contraceptives: “One destroys life. The other prevents it.”
Pope: vocational education helps “discover the meaning of one's existence in the world”
MAY | How pilgrims can honor Mary at the Vatican Gardens this May
Pope's May Prayer Intention: For the formation of men and women religious
World
Vatican Vatican releases new norms on alleged supernatural phenomena

vaticannews.va: A new document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published on Friday, May 17, has updated the norms for discerning alleged ...more

Arab World
Egypt Oriental Orthodox patriarchs in the Middle East conclude 14th meeting

oikoumene.org: The 14th meeting of the heads of the Oriental Orthodox Churches in the Middle East; Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of ...more

Holy Land
Jordan Jordan: Holy Mass celebrated marking the launching of the 17th International Youth Christian Student Conference
By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: A Holy Mass was celebrated on Friday, May 17, by Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan Fr. Dr. Jihad Shweihat at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Our ...more
Cardinal Pizzaballa tells Gazans: “We are working for a just, complete, and true peace”
Cardinal Pizzaballa brings hope, solidarity and support into Gaza
Holy Land: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa brings a message of hope to Gaza
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“Humanity at times of war and at times of peace”

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

Will hunger continue to ruffle its feathers? Is it a tragedy beyond words?

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Five flashing lights emanating from the church

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

"There is no peace without justice, no justice without forgiveness"

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org :

Jordan: The CCSM lauds the Royal visit to the Holy See

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader