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ENCYCLICAL LETTER DILEXIT NOS OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON THE HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST
Jordan The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem undertakes a measure exuding perspicacity and mercy

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: In a message expressing perspicacity, mercy, and nobility issued on Friday, September 14, 2025, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattiasta Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, issued a decision to forgive all debts of all the families to the schools of the Latin Patriarchate for the years prior to the Jubilee, that is, up to and excluding the 2024-2025 school year.   The message states in part, "Together with the Patriarchal Vicars, aft ...more

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

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World
Europe Aid to the Church in Need warns global rise in religious persecution threatens all faiths

LiCAS News and vaticannews.va: The international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has warned that violations against religious freedom continue to rise globally ...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
Palestine Churches to jointly launch a day of prayer for Gaza, September 21
premierchristian.news: Churches have jointly launched a fresh call for prayer over the Holy Land, to align with the UN’s World Peace Day.   The organization is partnering ...more
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“Let There Be Peace! "

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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

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“Towards media without hate”

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader