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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Europe Aid to the Church in Need launches "emergency appeal" for the Holy Land

Jemimah McMurray/ aidtochurch.org: The pontifical foundation has called for urgent donations to support its direct aid to Christian communities affected by the Iran-Israel war, stretching from Syria, Lebanon and Iraq to Jerusalem and the sole Catholic parish in Gaza. Bernard Toutounji, National director of ACN Australia and New Zealand, said urgent help is required to meet the escalating need for emergency food packages, medication, and pastoral support to fleeing and shelter ...more

Abouna Opinion
This year’s Palm Sunday: Renewed hopes for the attainment of peace

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : This Sunday stands out as special in the Church Calendar. The Catholic Church and ...more

The history of the washing of the feet: Why Pope Leo is breaking with Pope Francis' tradition
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem prevented from entering the Holy Sepulcher for Palm Sunday
CARDINAL FILONI in HOLY LAND: “CHRISTIANS WERE HERE. No: Christians are here”
Pope Leo to be awarded US Medal of Religious Liberty
War Will Not Have the Last Word – Chronicle of the Christian Community of Gaza
The ONLY IRANIAN CARDINAL MEETS with POPE LEO XIV
1,463 days of pain and uncertainty: Four years since Russia's invasion of UkraineE
How are Christians faring in the midst of ran's nationwide protests?
What is happening to CATHOLICS during the violent protests in IRAN?
Pope Leo the good of Venezuelan people “must prevail” after US capture of Maduro
World
Vatican Pope Leo releases his prayer intention for April, by inviting Catholics to pray for priests

Devin Watkins/ vaticannews.va: Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholics across the globe to join him in April in praying for priests in crisis.   He released the monthly “Pray with the ...more

Arab World
UAE UAE:Text of Bishop Paolo Martinelli Easter Message

avosa.org: Following is the text of the Easter Message by Bishop Bishop Paolo Martinelli inviting the faithful to rejoice, and stressing that the Resurrection ...more

Holy Land
Palestine The treasures of the Holy Sepulcher: Why art still matters in times of war
Cecilia Fraternale/ custodia.org: The “Treasures of the Holy Sepulcher” collection has arrived in Texas, bringing with it a powerful message, even amid the winds of war, the Terra ...more
Living the Holy Week... The true meaning of Easter
Holy Land Good Friday collection: ِA concrete sign of communion
The Way of the Cross in the Holy Land
Chosen articles

This year’s Palm Sunday: Renewed hopes for the attainment of peace

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

O Patriarch… the Cross of Jerusalem is heavy

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

For the first time in history, no Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

The roads of Jerusalem are mourning… but hope does not die

 Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

Between Christ and Genghis Khan: A comparison out of place and time

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader