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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Latin Patriarchate Holy Land: “Christians of the world, it’s time to return to the Mother Church. We are waiting for you!”

cmc-terrasanta.org: These have been difficult years for the entire Church in the Holy Land, but its pastors have faced them with courage, always encouraging the faithful to strengthen their faith in Lord Jesus Christ and to cultivate prayer, hope, and charity. Fr. Francesco Ielpo and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa now eagerly await the presence of Christians from around the world at the sources of faith.   Fr. Francesco Ielpo, Custos of the Holy Land s ...more

Abouna Opinion
Humanization of AI in medicine and health

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : A conference that has been held in Rome, organized by the Pontifical Academy for ...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
Africa ‘I will not give up my ministry despite death attempt by extremists’

Nathalie Raffray/  acnuk.org: A Nigerian catechist who continued his ministry despite nearly being stabbed to death at the hands of knife-wielding extremists is to receive an ...more

Arab World
Lebanon Middle East Council of Churches: A haven of dialogue and reconciliation

mecc.org:  Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs delivered the following address at the celebration ...more

Holy Land
Jordan Youth of Jordan Mark Feast of Jesus the King
By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: On Friday, November 14, 2025 the youth of Jordan held for the first time a festival to mark "the Feast of Christ the King" with wide participation of ...more
800 years of the Canticle of the Creatures: Music, history, and poetry meet in Jerusalem
Four stories, one call: New deacons ordained at the Redemptoris Mater Seminary
Bethleham University: Midwifery students lead women’s health initiative in Tuqu’
Chosen articles

Humanization of AI in medicine and health

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

Analysis: What does the future hold for the small Christian community of Gaza?

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Catholic Charities provide ne plus ultra of humanitarian aid to Sudan

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

A real-life story: Renowned actress Dolores Hart gave up stardom to become a nun

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

‘Finding the courage to achieve peace’… when religions speak with one voice

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader