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Latin Patriarchate Holy Land: Cardinal Pizzaballa's homily for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

By Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem: Following is the text of the homily by His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, Nazareth, the Holy Land, on March 25, 2026:   Beloved brothers and sisters, may the Lord give you peace! It is always a special moment when we gather here in this place, just steps away from that house – the womb where the infinite became finite, where the eternal Word l ...more

Abouna Opinion
Between Christ and Genghis Khan: A comparison out of place and time

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : A shocking and unjustified comparison has surfaced between Lord Jesus Christ and ...more

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