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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Jordan Bishop Twal receives Antonio Feltrinelli Prize in recognition of Latin Patriarchate’s humanitarian mission in Gaza

lpj.org: On Friday, June 12, 2026, Msgr. Iyad Twal, Patriarchal Vicar in Jordan, received the international Antonio Feltrinelli Prize on behalf of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and H.B. Card. Pierbattista Pizzaballa. The prestigious award recognizes the humanitarian mission carried out by the Patriarchate and the Holy Family Parish in Gaza during the ongoing war.    Addressing the gathering, Msgr. Twal expressed his gr ...more

Abouna Opinion
The Pope between Madrid and Barcelona: A message merging faith, politics, and culture

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : The papal visit by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Spain has received extensive media ...more

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
Could Christians disappear from the Middle East? This is the current situation
May 13: The third “secret” of the Virgin that predicted the assassination attempt on John Paul II
The ESSENCE of POPE LEO XIV in GESTURES: the moments that have defined his first year as pope
Marco Rubio meets with Leo XIV the day before his one-year anniversary as pope
World
Leo XIV Pope’s World Day of Poor message: The Lord is refuge of the poor

vaticannews.va: Pope Leo XIV has released his message for the 10th World Day of the Poor, to be observed on 15 November 2026.   Reflecting on Psalm 14, “The Lord ...more

Arab World
Lebanon Saint Rafqa and social cohesion

Professor Michel Abs/ secretary general of the Middle East Council of Churches : Saint Rafqa is considered one of the saints who have profoundly shaped the identity of people in Lebanon and the East, not only because of her ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Holy Land: The graduates of the Terra Sancta School of Jerusalem: Determination beyond challenges!
cmc-terrasanta.org: In a festive atmosphere, filled with joy, pride, and a sense of accomplishment, the Terra Sancta School of Jerusalem held the graduation ceremony of ...more
Fr. Romanelli: “Can a city like Gaza be blessed today?”
France: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa addresses the situation of Christians in the Holy Land
Princess Basma visits Madaba disability center, praises services
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