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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Jordan Monsignor Vaccari: We are beginning a new century of service to the Eastern Churches and of fostering hope

en.abouna.org: President of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Monsignor Peter Vaccari has said that CNEWA marks its centenary at a time when it is more committed than ever to its mission of serving the Eastern Catholic Churches and accompanying people suffering from war, poverty, and displacement. He stressed that the priority remains focused on humans, their dignity, as well as fostering the culture of encounter and dialogue called for by ...more

Abouna Opinion
Three new priests for the Latin Patriarchate: Hope is renewed in the Church of the Holy Land

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : This summer has witnessed great joy for the Latin Patriarchate and its Seminary of ...more

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
Pope Leo XIV and Aram I of the Armenians pray together at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV signs his first papal encyclical, which will be published on May 25
World
Leo XIV Pope on AI: It is important to dialogue with everyone to promote the common good

vaticannews.va: The encyclical Magnifica humanitas was born from listening to various different people who interact and work with AI, but it was “also impelled by ...more

Arab World
Lebanon Transparency in management and the credibility of institutions with a focus on faith-based organizations

Professor Michel Abs/ Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches: Transparency is not an imported management trend; it is a fundamental value inherent in every mission founded on noble human principles and dedicated ...more

Holy Land
Latin Patriarchate Cardinal Pizzaballa begins visit to the Patriarchate of Venice, strengthening solidarity with the Holy Land
lpj.org: His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, began his visit to the Patriarchate of Venice on 8 July, hosted by H.E ...more
 The American University of Madaba: Enrolled Gaza students fulfill English language requirements
Jordan: Archbishop Alberto Torriani visits Caritas Center in Ashrafieh
West Bank parish priest calls for action to preserve Christian presence
Chosen articles

The pain of a rupture

 Andrea Tornielli

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

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

Lefebvre's schism repeated 38 years later

 Andrea Tornielli

“Life is played as one team”

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

Amendments to the Personal Status Law for Christians: A step in the right direction with issues awaiting resolution

By Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader