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ENCYCLICAL LETTER DILEXIT NOS OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON THE HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST
Palestine Holy Land: Statement of Jerusalem patriarchs and heads of churches during solidarity visit to Taybeh

lpj.org: Following is the text of the statement issued by the patriarchs and heads of the churches in Jerusalem during the solidarity visit to Taybeh dated July 14, 2025:   We, the Council of Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem, are here today in Taybeh in solidarity with the local community following an intensifying trend of systemic and targeted attacks against them and their presence. We ask for the prayers, attention, and act ...more

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