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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Jordan Jordan: CCSM, AUM hold symposium marking the 60th anniversary of "Document: Nostra Aetate"

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: On Monday, October 20, 20225, the Catholic Center for Studies and Media (CCSM), in cooperation with the American University of Madaba (AUM), held a symposium marking the 60th anniversary of the issuance of the document "Nostra Aetate" which was issued by the Second Vatican Council in 1965. This document opened broad horizons for interfaith dialogue and the enhancement of mutual understanding.   During the symposium, addresses were made ...more

Abouna Opinion
A Royal visit that affirms Jordan-Vatican friendship

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : We followed up, with pride and honor, the historic visit of His Majesty King ...more

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
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The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem... A Symbol of Unity and Hope
Synodality: Exclusive Interview with Pope Leo XIV
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What will the Christians of GAZA do in response to the evacuation order? Parolin speaks out
POPE Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before December, on a tour that would also take him to TÜRKİYE
Twenty children from Gaza are now receiving treatment at the so-called “Pope's Hospital” in Rome
World
Leo XIV Pope at Canonization Mass: Saints keep light of faith in Christ burning

Devin Watkins/ vaticannews.va: Pope Leo XIV raised seven men and women to the honors of the altar on Sunday, as the Church celebrated World Mission Sunday, October 19.   During ...more

Arab World
Syria Archbishop Mourad: Interreligious dialogue is a necessity in Syria

Wojciech Rogacin/ vaticannews.va: “Interreligious and intercultural dialogue is not optional but a vital necessity of our times, especially for our war-torn country, Syria,” said ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Bethlehem University hosts awareness event on breast cancer
bethlehem.edu: As part of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities, the Department of Applied Sciences at Bethlehem University, in collaboration with the Mariam ...more
Cardinal Pizzaballa celebrates Mass in honor of Cardinal Lavigerie at St. Anne Church in Jerusalem
The Union of Religious Congregations holds first meeting in Amman
Jesus’ homeland youth revive the virtues of faith, hope on a pilgrimage to Italy
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Intensive efforts needed to restore education to Gazan children

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Peace is a shared goal

Archbishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso, Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan :

A Royal visit that affirms Jordan-Vatican friendship

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

That is why the Pope will visit Turkey and Lebanon

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

De La Salle Brothers mark their 150th anniversary in the Holy Land… an anniversary recorded in gold letters

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org