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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Leo XIV Pope: Remembering the tragedy of 9/11 urges us to work for peace

vaticannews.va: “Two days ago marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States of America,” said Pope Leo XIV in English as he addressed the faithful after the Angelus prayer on Sunday. Almost 3,000 people died in coordinated terror attacks on New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, and hundreds have died since of 9/11-related illnesses.     Speaking from the balcony overlooking St Peter’s S ...more

Abouna Opinion
Do not be afraid because you are few in number!

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : On September 3, 2026, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV met with the president and members ...more

9/11 and the Popes: Words of Courage, Faith and Hope
What did Pope Leo XIV say about Minority Christians Minorities in Muslim Countries?
The Vatican Foreign Minister in Russia: "This War Must End"
President Aoun Meets with the Pope Leo XIV to Discuss the Conflict in Southern Lebanon
Patriarch Pizzaballa Visits Gaza’s Christians: “We Will Not Abandon Them”
Pope Leo XIV sends 100,000 euros in aid to Colombia after the earthquake
The Beatification the Maronite patriarch behind modern Lebanon
Two Previously Unknown Homilies by Saint Augustine Found in Poland
How did the Lefebvrians end up in a second schism after 1988?
It’s Official Vatican Confirms Excommunication of the Lefebvrists
World
Asia New archbishop of Addis Ababa installed in sign of generational continuity

Bezawit Assefa Bogale – Addis Ababa: The Eucharistic celebration for the official installation of Archbishop Tesfaye (Tesfasilasie) Tadesse Gebresilasie, M.C.C.J., as the new Archbishop ...more

Arab World
UAE Bishop Paolo marks 41years of priesthood, 46 years of religious profession

Marinella Bandini/ avosa.org: September 7 and 8, 2026 marked two special anniversaries in the life of Bishop Paolo Martinelli: 41 years since his priestly ordination and 46 years ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Christian schools in Jerusalem protest non-renewal of entry permits for teachers
acn-canada.org:   Christian schools in Jerusalem announced the suspension of classes on September 1, 2026, due to the non-renewal of entry permits into the city for ...more
Apostolic delegation representatives visit Bethlehem University
Caritas Jerusalem distributes 500 dignity kits to pregnant women in Gaza
Holy Land: Unveiling the results of the excavation and restoration of the Holy Sepulchre
Chosen articles

Do not be afraid because you are few in number!

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

The Middle East Council of Churches and the Palestinians

 Professor Michel Abs/ secretary general of the Middle East Council of Churches

On the return to school

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

Abouna website: 23 years of disarmed media

 Fr. Dr.Rif’at Bader

The joy of summer and the impregnability of the safe homeland

 Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader