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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Latin Patriarchate The Patriarch, Heads of Churches in Jerusalem condemn settler attack on Taybeh

lpj.org: Following in the text of the statement dated October 20, 2026 and issued by the Patriarch and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem condemning attack on Taybeh, while calling for the attainment of  justice and protection:   We, the  Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, condemn the heinous attack carried out on Saturday, 17 October, by masked settlers in Taybeh against local residents during the olive harvest, and against t ...more

Abouna Opinion
The 40th anniversary in the spirit of Assisi

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : On 27 October 1986, Saint Pope John Paul II brought together religious leaders in ...more

The first photo of Pope Leo XIV from the hospital: He will lead the Angelus on Sunday
Pope Leo XIV's First Message After Surgery “Pray For Me"
The Vatican’s humanitarian bridge between Russia and Ukraine
How did the cradle of the Baby Jesus come to Rome?
How did the cradle of the Baby Jesus come to Rome?
Lourdes is lit up by more than 150,000 candles in a procession led by the pope
Leo XIV blesses several babies during his popemobile tour in Paris
Pope Leo XIV inaugurates a bridge named after him in Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV was just another pilgrim at the Grotto of Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV's Blunt Message at UNESCO: “Innocent people are being killed in the name of freedom”
World
Africa Nigeria: Sisters providing a space for rest, renewal and human growth to all

Sr. Sylvie Lum Cho/ vaticannews.va: From the Holy Rosary Retreat and Conference Centre, Nsukka, Nigeria, opened in 1994 following the transfer of the Congregation’s Novitiate from the ...more

Arab World
UAE UAE: Mission Sunday and vocation at the heart of Bishop Paolo’s pastoral visit to Al-Dhannah

Marinella Bandini/ avosa.org: Bishop Paolo Martinelli’s pastoral visit to St. John the Baptist Parish in Al Dhannah has taken place in a special atmosphere, coinciding with the ...more

Holy Land
Palestine From the Holy Land to the future of the Order. Minister General Fr. Fusarelli: "We remain and choose to be here"
Lorenzo Vita/ custodia.org: The visit began in Jerusalem with the solemn profession of eleven friars. It then continued on Mount Nebo. Subsequently, it unfolded once again in ...more
Amman: Holy Rosary prayers marking the centenary of the passing of Saint Marie-Alphonsine
Bethlehem University president: Future is uncertain but we work for peace
'You Are Not Forgotten, You Are Not Alone': Holy Land Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Mission of Latin Patriarchate
Chosen articles

The 40th anniversary in the spirit of Assisi

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

The word between sowing hatred and making peace

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

CCSM lauds the King’s address: A steadfast Jordanian voice in defence of peace, Christian presence

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A reflection on Pope Leo’s journey to France: “Europe and the challenge of remaining human”

 By Andrea Tornielli

A journey of hope: A new document

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader