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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Jordan Jordan: Bishop Twal holds meeting with Head of the Delegation of the European Union Chatzisavas

en.abouna.org: On Monday, March 9, 2026, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Jordan Mr. Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, visited the Latin Vicariate in Amman, accompanied by Executive Director of  Friends of Jordan Festivals Association Ms. Suha Buwab, where he met with Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan Bishop Iyad Twal.   During the meeting, the  discussions focused on national and cultural heritage, and the importance of preser ...more

Abouna Opinion
Eleven years have passed since the meeting with the Pope: What do we say today amid the noise of war?

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : On March 5, 2015, this photo was taken which I look back on today, namely eleven ...more

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?
Pope Leo the good of Venezuelan people “must prevail” after US capture of Maduro
He has saved the lives of thousands of children: What is the secret?
Half a year without POPE FRANCIS : This is how it felt in the VATICAN
Pope Leo XIV meets with the King of Jordan at the Vatican
FIRE devastates the monastery where CARLO ACUTIS received his First Communion
Pope Leo XIV answers questions by reporters in Castel Gandolfo
2025 09 25: Highlights from the screening of "How Kids Roll"
World
Asia Asian bishops' appeal: "Stop a war with irreversible consequences"

fides.org: The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC) is calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, which could have “irreversible ...more

Arab World
Iraq USA: Cardinal Sako sends pastoral letter to Saint Peter Chaldean diocese in San Diego

chaldeanpatriarchate.com: To the reverend priests, deacons, and to the faithful in the Diocese of St. Peter in California, United States of America,   “To the Church of God ...more

Holy Land
Jordan Jordan: Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan Archbishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso celebrates Mass in Northern Zarqa
en.abouna.org: On Sunday, March 8, Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan Archbishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso celebrated the Holy Mass of the Second Sunday of Lent at the ...more
Jordan: Our Lady of Peace Center holds an iftar banquet
Alarm sirens: Caritas Jerusalem responds on the ground
How the Benedictine monks in Jerusalem are living the war
Chosen articles

Jerusalem: Augusta Victoria Hospital offers free treatment for Gaza children diagnosed with leukemia

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Annus Mirabilis 2026

 By Munir Bayouk/en.abouna.org

A seven-pointed Christmas star

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Will “Advent 2025” mark the advent of hope to the Christian community in Gaza?

 Munir Bayou/ en.abouna.org