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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Jordan Jordan: Bishop Twal celebrates the annual Caritas Jordan's Holy Mass

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: On Thursday, December 11, 2025 Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan Bishop Iyad Twal, celebrated the annual Holy Mass for Caritas Jordan members of staff, marking the approaching of Christmas celebrations. The Holy Mass included a prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord for all the efforts exerted throughout the year in serving the needy and in conducting humanitarian work.   The Holy Mass was held at St. Mary of Nazareth Church in Sweifieh i ...more

Abouna Opinion
After visiting Lebanon: "I want to visit Algeria," Pope says

By Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : After several days of being away from Italy, Pope Leo XIV returned to Rome following ...more

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"
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem... A Symbol of Unity and Hope
Synodality: Exclusive Interview with Pope Leo XIV
SPECIAL CARLO ACUTIS (Part 2) : Who is the saint of jeans and sneakers?
What will the Christians of GAZA do in response to the evacuation order? Parolin speaks out
World
Europe “A Century in the Making”: 100-year-old man receives Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion in one day

choiceflame.com: A lifelong wish finally came true for 100-year-old José Francisco, who recently received Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion—all on the same ...more

Arab World
Iraq Kurdistan: Chaldean Patriarchate 'firmly condemns' desecration of Christian cemetery

asianews.it:  A "firm condemnation" for a sacrilegious act that targeted the local Christian community, while days later there is still no news of those ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Holy Land: Youth of Galilee conclude the year with a gathering focused on Christ the King
lpj.org: Christian Youth Group in Galilee concluded the year 2025, with spiritual gatherings and celebrations for the young group and another for the older ...more
Christmas of Hope: Restoring light and dignity across the Holy Land
An uncertain Christmas in Gaza
King, Albania prime minister chair new round of Aqaba Process meetings at Baptism Site
Chosen articles

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land… a blessed trip reminiscent of its holiness

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

After visiting Lebanon: "I want to visit Algeria," Pope says

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

The Catholic Church… a divine mission of providing free medical services to the poor

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Beirut welcomes Pope Leo… while Jordan shares joy and hope

By Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader

Pope Leon's first visit to the Middle East

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader