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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Leo XIV Pope: Wars are senseless; Russia and Ukraine should sit down to talk

vaticannews.va : As he flew from Metz to Rome on Monday evening, Pope Leo XIV spoke with the 80-odd journalists accompanying him on his Apostolic Journey to France.   The Pope began by offering an overview of his visit to France and answered several questions put to him by the reporters.   [Pope, in English:] I'll start by speaking in English. And then if you need translation we can help with that. First of all, once again thank you for ...more

Abouna Opinion
CCSM lauds the King’s address: A steadfast Jordanian voice in defence of peace, Christian presence

en.abouna.org : The Catholic Center for Studies and Media (CCSM)  in Jordan has lauded the content ...more

Lourdes is lit up by more than 150,000 candles in a procession led by the pope
Leo XIV blesses several babies during his popemobile tour in Paris
Pope Leo XIV inaugurates a bridge named after him in Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV was just another pilgrim at the Grotto of Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV's Blunt Message at UNESCO: “Innocent people are being killed in the name of freedom”
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates His 71st Birthday at the Vatican
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
World
Leo XIV Pope: Europe must embrace its roots to build peace and unity

Christopher Wells/ vaticannews.va: Pope Leo XIV described “an imaginary journey beginning from the roots of Europe” and looking to the present and the future in the quest for peace and ...more

Arab World
UAE UAE: Bishop Paolo Martinelli’s message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

avosa.org: On the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Bishop Paolo Martinelli, reflects on Jesus’ words: “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Holy Land: Emmaus, the broken bread that continues to open the eyes of the faithful all over the world
Riccardo Curti/ custodia.org: On the day dedicated to the memory of Saints Simeon and Cleopas, the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land gathered at the Convent of Saint Cleopas ...more
Gaza: Fr. Gabriel Romanelli welcomes kindergarten children on their first steps into school life
Bethlehem University community gathers for the Mass of the Holy Spirit marking beginning of new academic year
Caritas Jordan, the Royal Academy conclude national consultations on inclusive early childhood education
Chosen articles

CCSM lauds the King’s address: A steadfast Jordanian voice in defence of peace, Christian presence

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A reflection on Pope Leo’s journey to France: “Europe and the challenge of remaining human”

 By Andrea Tornielli

A journey of hope: A new document

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

CCSM: The Crown Prince’s visit to the Baptism Site will bear positive fruit

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The waters of the Jordan River in the hands of His Holiness the Pope

 By Fr. Dr. Rifát Bader