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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Jordan Caritas Jordan: Health, Nutrition and First Aid--three awareness campaigns for vulnerable communities

caritasjordan.org.jo: As part of the PASS Project, funded by the Italian Cooperation, Caritas Jordan  has implemented three health awareness campaigns aimed at promoting the well-being of vulnerable Jordanian citizens and Iraqi refugees.   The activities took place at Caritas centers in Amman, Madaba, and Balqa, engaging families and individuals in a process designed to strengthen knowledge and provide practical tools to support their ow ...more

Abouna Opinion
Three new priests for the Latin Patriarchate: Hope is renewed in the Church of the Holy Land

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : This summer has witnessed great joy for the Latin Patriarchate and its Seminary of ...more

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
Confirmed: Pope Leo says he will travel to Peru this coming November
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”
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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
World
Latin America Earthquake in Venezuela: The Order of Malta’s humanitarian network mobilizes for relief efforts

orderofmalta.int: Following the two devastating earthquakes that struck the western coast of Venezuela, causing widespread collapses, the situation across the entire ...more

Arab World
UAE UAE: Bishop Paolo Martinelli marks 4th anniversary as apostolic vicar

Marinella Bandini/ avosa,org: On July 2, Bishop Paolo Martinelli celebrated the fourth anniversary of his installation as Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia. The day culminated ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Order of Malta opens Gaza clinic, aids war-torn Ukraine, sends teams to Venezuela
Madalaine Elhabbal/ ewtnnews.com: The Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s humanitarian outreach has assisted nine million people in 2025 across conflict- and disaster-affected regions ...more
Holy Land: Bethlehem University receives international recognition at the Uniservitate Awards 2026
Holy Land: Priestly Franciscan ordination
At Gethsemane, ten new priests: "The priesthood is born from the Blood of Christ"
Chosen articles

The pain of a rupture

 Andrea Tornielli

O pilgrims of the world, return to the Holy Land!

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

Lefebvre's schism repeated 38 years later

 Andrea Tornielli

“Life is played as one team”

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

Amendments to the Personal Status Law for Christians: A step in the right direction with issues awaiting resolution

By Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader