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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Leo XIV Pope: May the winds of war not extinguish hope and return to dialogue

Daniele Piccini/ vaticannews.va: On the first Sunday of his summer stay in Castel Gandolfo, after praying the Angelus in front of the Apostolic Palace facing the Piazza della Libertà, Pope Leo XIV turned his thoughts to the many regions of the world affected by armed conflict, where civilians continue to bear the greatest suffering. The Pope referred specifically to the Middle East, where tensions have flared again following the collapse of hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement, as ...more

Abouna Opinion
Three new priests for the Latin Patriarchate: Hope is renewed in the Church of the Holy Land

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : This summer has witnessed great joy for the Latin Patriarchate and its Seminary of ...more

How did the Lefebvrians end up in a second schism after 1988?
It’s Official Vatican Confirms Excommunication of the Lefebvrists
10th World Day of the Poor 2026: Leo XIV blames corruption, social media and discrimination
Confirmed: Pope Leo says he will travel to Peru this coming November
Receiving First Communion amid the bombings: the ordeal of Lebanese children
Spanish journalist publishes new biography on Pope Leo XIV, 'the Lion of Peace'
Pope Leo XIV: “War does not solve problems, but aggravates them”
These are the key points of 'Magnifica Humanitas', the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV and Aram I of the Armenians pray together at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV signs his first papal encyclical, which will be published on May 25
World
Vatican ‘Holy See: Leave no one behind in care and prevention of AIDS

vaticannews.va: The Holy See has called for renewed global commitment to end AIDS, welcoming the progress made in preventing and treating HIV while stressing that ...more

Arab World
Lebanon Transparency in management and the credibility of institutions with a focus on faith-based organizations

Professor Michel Abs/ Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches: Transparency is not an imported management trend; it is a fundamental value inherent in every mission founded on noble human principles and dedicated ...more

Holy Land
Jordan Jordan: Bishop Iyad Twal pays pastoral visit to Mafraq
Latin Vicariate Amman and en.abouna.org: On Friday, July 10, the Parish of St. Joseph in Mafraq, northern Jordan, welcomed His Excellency Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan Bishop Iyad Twal ...more
Jordan: Bishop Twal receives Caritas Jerusalem delegation
Monsignor Vaccari: We are beginning a new century of service to the Eastern Churches and of fostering hope
Cardinal Pizzaballa begins visit to the Patriarchate of Venice, strengthening solidarity with the Holy Land
Chosen articles

The pain of a rupture

 Andrea Tornielli

O pilgrims of the world, return to the Holy Land!

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

Lefebvre's schism repeated 38 years later

 Andrea Tornielli

“Life is played as one team”

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

Amendments to the Personal Status Law for Christians: A step in the right direction with issues awaiting resolution

By Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader