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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Latin Patriarchate Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa receives the International Saint Benedict Award

www.facebook.com/granmagistero.oessh: On July 11, 2026, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem  received in Norcia the International Saint Benedict Award, sponsored by the European Parliament and the European Commission.   In his speech he remembered that in the Middle East we live through a transition period. "In this precariousness, you don't have to retire to private life, but - he stated - create the foundations for reconstru ...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
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 ...more

Arab World
UAE UAE: Summer camps bring faith, joy to parish communities

avosa.org: With the end of the school year, summer camps have begun in Catholic parishes across the UAE. Despite some uncertainty until the last moment, ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Bethlehem University featured in international collaboration on “Creativity in Waiting”
bethlehem.edu: Bethlehem University is featured in an international collaboration exploring the theme of “creativity in waiting,” published by The Psychologist, the ...more
Jordan: Bishop Iyad Twal pays pastoral visit to Mafraq
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
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