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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Palestine Holy Land: On Mount Tabor, faith re-emerges from ancient caves

Riccardo Curti/ custodia.org: For about 800 years, the Custody of the Holy Land has been present on Mount Tabor, the holy site of the Transfiguration. The mission of the Franciscans goes far beyond the simple custody of historical ruins. As the guardian of the monastery, Fr. Carlos Molina, recalls, these stones where Lord Jesus passed have always invited us to accompany and support the "living stones", that is, the local community and people.   The Franciscan prese ...more

Abouna Opinion
Al-Wahadneh: One hundred years of faith and common living

By Fr.  Dr. Rif'at Bader : This year, the Latin Parish and the Church of St. Elijah in Al-Wahadneh, northern ...more

The Beatification the Maronite patriarch behind modern Lebanon
Two Previously Unknown Homilies by Saint Augustine Found in Poland
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”
These are the key points of 'Magnifica Humanitas', the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV
World
Asia Organizers unveil hymn for Seoul World Youth Day

Cécile Mérieux/ vaticannews.va: It is a tune that will echo the minds of an entire generation of young Catholics. The official theme song for the next World Youth Day (WYD) has been ...more

Arab World
Lebanon The responsibility of the Church in preserving virtues and building the human person

By Professor Michel Abs/ secretary general of the Middle East Council of Churches : The economic mission of the Church does not come from a desire to compete with the state or economic institutions, but from her moral responsibility ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Bethlehem University featured in international collaboration on “Creativity in Waiting”
bethlehem.edu: Bethlehem University is featured in an international collaboration exploring the theme of “creativity in waiting,” published by “The Psychologist”, ...more
Jordan: Sister Razan Baqa’in, Sister Maria Ghawi profess their perpetual vows
Holy Land: Galilee Youth Ministry concludes first phase of summer program with faith-filled initiatives
From Spain to the Holy Land, the return of pilgrims: "A journey that leaves a mark. Courage!"
Chosen articles

Al-Wahadneh: One hundred years of faith and common living

 By Fr.Dr. Rif'at Bader 

Euthanasia between legislation and conscience

 By Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

 Professor Michel Abs/ Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches

The pain of a rupture

 Andrea Tornielli

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

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader