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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Jordan Latin Patriarchal Vicar of Jordan: Focusing on differences won't bring peace

Claudia Torres / vaticannews.va: The Latin Patriarchal Vicar of Jordan, Bishop Iyad Twal, spoke to Vatican News at the “Baptism of the Lord” Church in Bethany Beyond the Jordan, on the occasion of the pilgrimage and Mass for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, on Friday, 9 January.   The Bishop stressed the need to respect religious and cultural differences in order to foster peace and justice in the Middle East, and he offered the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a Mus ...more

Abouna Opinion
Teams of Our Lady: Hope is the families' anchor in a perturbed world

By Fr. Dr. Rifat Bader : With the onset of 2026, following the conclusion of the Jubilee Year of 2025, during ...more

Pope Leo the good of Venezuelan people “must prevail” after US capture of Maduro
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
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World
Vatican Pope Leo: Another Consistory in June; We will hold one every year

Salvatore Cernuzio/ vaticannews.va: The first has ended this evening, but the next appointment is already set: two days in June, close to the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. A new ...more

Arab World
Syria Statement of Custos of the Holy Land Fr. Ilpo on developments in Syria

custodia.org: Following is the text of the message of Custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Francesco Ielpo on the latest developments in the conflict in Syria dated ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Christmas greetings from the Custos of the Holy Land to the Churches of Jerusalem
Riccardo Curti/ custodia.org: As is tradition, the Custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Francesco Ielpo, brought Christmas greetings to the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches of ...more
Praying at the Jordan River for peace in the Holy Land
Tornielli: Jordan is a key spiritual and historical stop on the Christian pilgrimage journey
Address by Bishop Iyad Twal commemorating annual pilgrimage to the Baptism Site 2026
Chosen articles

Jerusalem: Augusta Victoria Hospital offers free treatment for Gaza children diagnosed with leukemia

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Annus Mirabilis 2026

 By Munir Bayouk/en.abouna.org

A seven-pointed Christmas star

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Will “Advent 2025” mark the advent of hope to the Christian community in Gaza?

 Munir Bayou/ en.abouna.org