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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Jordan Amman: Latin Vicariate signs agreement for solar energy system installation at Church of the Baptism of Jesus Christ

en.abouna.org: With the blessing of Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan Bishop Iyad Twal, the Latin Vicariate signed a cooperation agreement with Izzat Marji Group (IMG) on Tuesday April 7, 2026, aimed at installing an integrated solar energy system at the Church of the Baptism of Jesus Christ, one of Jordan's most prominent religious and touristic sites.   The agreement was signed by Engineer Fadi Izzat Marji, in addition to Dr. Mohannad Khouri, the ...more

Abouna Opinion
This year’s Palm Sunday: Renewed hopes for the attainment of peace

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : This Sunday stands out as special in the Church Calendar. The Catholic Church and ...more

POPE LEO XIV REMEMBERS POPE FRANCIS, who DIED on EASTER MONDAY 2025
The history of the washing of the feet: Why Pope Leo is breaking with Pope Francis' tradition
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem prevented from entering the Holy Sepulcher for Palm Sunday
CARDINAL FILONI in HOLY LAND: “CHRISTIANS WERE HERE. No: Christians are here”
Pope Leo to be awarded US Medal of Religious Liberty
War Will Not Have the Last Word – Chronicle of the Christian Community of Gaza
The ONLY IRANIAN CARDINAL MEETS with POPE LEO XIV
1,463 days of pain and uncertainty: Four years since Russia's invasion of UkraineE
How are Christians faring in the midst of ran's nationwide protests?
What is happening to CATHOLICS during the violent protests in IRAN?
World
Asia Dalai Lama endorses Pope Leo's appeal for peace

indcatholicnews.com: The Dalai Lama, highest spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, has issued a statement welcoming Pope Leo's recent appeal for peace during his Palm ...more

Arab World
Lebanon Appeal for South Lebanon Issued by the Middle East Council of Churches

mecc.org: Following is the text of the appeal issued by  the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) on the current conflagration in Lebanon dated April 3, 2026 ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Holy Land: Emmuas Qubeibeh, on the roads of hope and in the sign of broken bread
Fr. Alberto Joan Pari/ cutodia.org: As is the case every year, according to a tradition deeply rooted in the life of the Church of Jerusalem, the Custody of the Holy Land experienced ...more
Jerusalem - the celebrations of the Lord's Resurrection
In an atmosphere of prayer for peace, Churches in Jordan mark Palm Sunday
The treasures of the Holy Sepulcher: Why art still matters in times of war
Chosen articles

This year’s Palm Sunday: Renewed hopes for the attainment of peace

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

O Patriarch… the Cross of Jerusalem is heavy

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

For the first time in history, no Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

The roads of Jerusalem are mourning… but hope does not die

 Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

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

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader