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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Leo XIV Pope Leo: May weapons fall silent in Iran

vatican.va: After praying the Angelus in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Leo’s thoughts turned to the Middle East, from which, he said, “news continues to arrive that causes deep dismay”.   Speaking to some 15,000 pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square, the Pope mentioned in particular the “violence and devastation” and “widespread climate of hatred and fear” in Iran and across the region.   He also stressed his fear that the conflict ...more

Abouna Opinion
Eleven years have passed since the meeting with the Pope: What do we say today amid the noise of war?

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : On March 5, 2015, this photo was taken which I look back on today, namely eleven ...more

1,463 days of pain and uncertainty: Four years since Russia's invasion of UkraineE
How are Christians faring in the midst of ran's nationwide protests?
What is happening to CATHOLICS during the violent protests in IRAN?
Pope Leo the good of Venezuelan people “must prevail” after US capture of Maduro
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"
World
Vatican Pope appoints Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S.

vaticannews.va: Pope Leo appointed Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as Apostolic Nuncio to the United States on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Since 2019, he had been serving as ...more

Arab World
UAE Bishop Berardi appeals to Christians and Muslims to unite in prayer for peace

Linda Bordoni/ vaticannews.va: “In these difficult days marked by the pain and uncertainty of war”, Bishop Aldo Berardi addressed the people of the Kingdom of Bahrain, its monarchy ...more

Holy Land
Jordan Jordan: Our Lady of Peace Center holds an iftar banquet
By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: On Saturday, March 7, 2025, Our Lady of Peace Center (OLOPC) in Amman held its annual iftar banquet, in an atmosphere exuding cordiality, attended by ...more
Alarm sirens: Caritas Jerusalem responds on the ground
How the Benedictine monks in Jerusalem are living the war
Middle East Christian communities grapple with anguish and uncertainty
Chosen articles

Jerusalem: Augusta Victoria Hospital offers free treatment for Gaza children diagnosed with leukemia

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Annus Mirabilis 2026

 By Munir Bayouk/en.abouna.org

A seven-pointed Christmas star

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Will “Advent 2025” mark the advent of hope to the Christian community in Gaza?

 Munir Bayou/ en.abouna.org