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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Palestine Custody of the Holy Land celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Blessed Mary

Riccardo Curti/ custodia.org: On Monday, December 8, early in the morning, the parish community of the Church of Saint Savior in Jerusalem gathered to celebrate together the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V. Mary, Patroness and Queen of the Seraphic Order.   The solemn Holy Mass, celebrated by Fr. Francesco Ielpo, Custos of the Holy Land, took place in the Church of Saint Savior, where, for the occasion, an altar dedicated to the B.V. Mary, Patroness o ...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
Leo XIV Pope: Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon teaches that peace is possible

Devin Watkins/ vaticannews.va: At the Sunday Angelus prayer, December 7, following his visit to Türkiye and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV thanked the many people who made it possible and ...more

Arab World
Iraq Kurdistan: Chaldean Patriarchate 'firmly condemns' desecration of Christian cemetery

asianews.it:  A "firm condemnation" for a sacrilegious act that targeted the local Christian community, while days later there is still no news of those ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Christmas lights return to shine on Bethlehem and Jerusalem after two years
Francesco Guaraldi/ custodia.org: On Saturday 6 December Bethlehem experienced a moment of deep emotion, thousands of people gathered in the square to witness the rekindling of the ...more
Despite devastation, 'hope is still there' in Gaza, Cardinal Pizzaballa tells Detroiters
Sister Patrick, of Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, marks 60th anniversary of her consecration
Bethlehem: Christmas lights return after three years of darkness
Chosen articles

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

Turkey welcomes Pope Leo… today

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader