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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Vatican Bishop Berardi: Gulf Christians called to be witnesses of peace

Roberto Paglialonga and Linda Bordoni/ vaticannews.va: As the war between the United States and Iran enters a new phase, concern is growing across the Gulf, where attacks have targeted several countries that host US military bases.   On Saturday, Tehran accused the United States of attacking an Iranian tanker near Kharg Island, a major hub for Iran’s crude oil exports. The reported strike risks further escalation and renewed Iranian attacks against US allies and interests across the region ...more

Abouna Opinion
On the return to school

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : The academic year has once again returned to its annual rhythm, with more than 2,200 ...more

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
Patriarch Pizzaballa Visits Gaza’s Christians: “We Will Not Abandon Them”
Pope Leo XIV sends 100,000 euros in aid to Colombia after the earthquake
The Beatification the Maronite patriarch behind modern Lebanon
Two Previously Unknown Homilies by Saint Augustine Found in Poland
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
World
Asia Church in Nepal helping flood victims find hope, apostolic administrator says

Walter Sánchez Silva/ ewtnnews.com: Silas Bogati, apostolic administrator of the apostolic vicariate of Nepal, said the Catholic Church, a small minority of about 10,000 faithful in the ...more

Arab World
Lebanon The Middle East Council of Churches and the Palestinians

Professor Michel Abs/ secretary general of the Middle East Council of Churches : The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) has maintained a longstanding commitment to the Palestinian people, rooted in the history of the ...more

Holy Land
Palestine "Despite everything, hope". The appeal of the Custos from Monte alle Croci in Florence
Lorenzo Vita/ custodia.org: Keep the world's attention alive, do not lose hope, believe in peace and do not forget our brothers who live "where we are born as the Church and as ...more
Text of Cardinal Pizzaballa's meditation marking the 23rd Sunday in ordinary time
Christian schools in Jerusalem protest non-renewal of entry permits for teachers
Holy Land: Johny Zeidan assumes duties as chief executive officer of the Latin Patriarchate
Chosen articles

The Middle East Council of Churches and the Palestinians

 Professor Michel Abs/ secretary general of the Middle East Council of Churches

On the return to school

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

Abouna website: 23 years of disarmed media

 Fr. Dr.Rif’at Bader

The joy of summer and the impregnability of the safe homeland

 Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

The Baptism Development Zone: A Royal vision for a sacred future

 Kamel Mahadin