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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Jordan Jordan: Latin Patriarchate Schools, Thaka Jordan sign MoU in field of child protection

en.abouna.org: Within the framework of its commitment to promoting a safe and productive school environment, as well as instilling child protection principles, the Latin Patriarchate Schools in Jordan signed on 16 September 2026, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) relevant to cooperation in the field of child protection. The MoU was signed by the Latin Patriarchate Schools in Jordan, represented by Director Dr. Firas Nasrawin, and Thaka Jordan, represented ...more

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CCSM: The Crown Prince’s visit to the Baptism Site will bear positive fruit

en.abouna.org : Director of the Catholic Center for Studies and Media (CCSM) Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader ...more

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CCSM: The Crown Prince’s visit to the Baptism Site will bear positive fruit

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The waters of the Jordan River in the hands of His Holiness the Pope

 By Fr. Dr. Rifát Bader

Do not be afraid because you are few in number!

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

The Middle East Council of Churches and the Palestinians

 Professor Michel Abs/ secretary general of the Middle East Council of Churches

On the return to school

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader