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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
Bahrain Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrives in Bahrain for pastoral visit

en.abouna.org: On March 20, 2025, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, arrived in Bahrain on an official and pastoral visit, marking a significant moment for the Catholic community in the region.   Upon his arrival at Bahrain International Airport, Cardinal Pizzaballa was warmly received by His Excellency Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T., the Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia. Accompanying the bishop were members ...more

Abouna Opinion
The 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : The memory of Pope John Paul II's apostolic journey to Jordan in 2000 is  still ...more

Saint Joseph: The Hidden Pillar of the Holy Family
The 12 years of Pope Francis' pontificate
The Pope sends a message after 21 days in the hospital “I sincerely thank you for the prayers”
Parolin receives heads of state in the absence of the Pope
The rosary prayed in St. Peter's for Pope Francis' health
Gaza's Holy Family parish sends Pope Francis a message of closeness
Dozens of people go to Gemelli Hospital to pray for the Pope
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Pope Francis' HEALTH a medical review
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World
Francis Pope’s Vocation Day message: Our mission is to be Christ’s presence to all

Devin Watkins/ vaticannews.va: As he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis has released his message for the 62nd World Day of Prayer for ...more

Arab World
Syria Syria, the Christians summoned to be “bridges of peace”

Marinella Bandini/ custodia.org: Fourteen years have passed since the start of the Syrian civil war and just over three months since the fall of the regime of Bashar al-Assad.   “ ...more

Holy Land
Palestine St. Joseph: Silently shaping future
lpj.org: The Lineage of Saint Joseph Saint Joseph, the spouse of the Virgin Mary and the earthly guardian of Jesus, belonged to the Tribe of Judah and was a ...more
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The American University of Madaba receives official confirmation of accreditation in New Hampshire
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 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

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The Vatican's message of Ramadan this year

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

Lent… a period of repentance and renewal

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 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader