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ENCYCLICAL LETTER DILEXIT NOS OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON THE HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST
Jordan Jordan: The Pastoral Family and Marriage Office concludes courses

By Munir Bayouk/en.abouna.org: The Pastoral Family and Marriage Office of the Latin Patriarchate in Jordan has concluded preparatory courses for couples due to receive the Marriage Sacrament in Madaba and Amman.   In the last session titled, "Marital Love: Union and Procreation",  Dr. Amal Al-Shammas, a gynecology and obstetrics consultant, and Dr. Farnas Sahawneh discussed the medical and psychological aspects of the marital relationship.  Then, Fr. ...more

Abouna Opinion
The 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : The memory of Pope John Paul II's apostolic journey to Jordan in 2000 is  still ...more

Pope donates one million euros to create 20 apartments for the homeless
Saint Joseph: The Hidden Pillar of the Holy Family
The 12 years of Pope Francis' pontificate
The Pope sends a message after 21 days in the hospital “I sincerely thank you for the prayers”
Parolin receives heads of state in the absence of the Pope
The rosary prayed in St. Peter's for Pope Francis' health
Gaza's Holy Family parish sends Pope Francis a message of closeness
Dozens of people go to Gemelli Hospital to pray for the Pope
ART: What to see in Rome? The exhibition on the treasures of the Farnese family
Pope Francis' HEALTH a medical review
World
Vatican Archbishop Gallagher leaves Hungary with messages of peace and faith

Deborah Castellano Lubov/ vaticannews.va: Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, just concluded his 27-30 March visit ...more

Arab World
Syria Archbishop of Homs Jacques Mourad: Syria is key to global peace

Olivier Bonnel and Kielce Gussie/ vaticannews.va: Syria's transitional president Ahmed Al-Shara' signed a constitutional declaration on March 13. With it, the former regime and constitution were ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Ancient garden found beneath Church of the Holy Sepulcher supporting Gospel of John
christianitydaily.com: Archaeologists excavating beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem's Old City have uncovered evidence of an ancient garden, supporting ...more
Jordan: Holy Mass celebrated for the graduates of the First Cohort of the "Mother Wise" Course
Holy Land: The Latin Ecclesiastical Court, Sagesse University sign cooperation agreement
The plight of Middle East Christians remains a source of concern
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The plight of Middle East Christians remains a source of concern

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Pope Francis' recovery is a reflection of Divine Mercy

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

The 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

Indebtedness of poor nations… a scourge that turns their economies topsy-turvy

By Munir Bayouk/en.abouna.org

The Vatican's message of Ramadan this year

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader