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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
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. Archbishop Francesco Moraglia, Patriarch of Venice.   The two-day visit aims to strengthen the bonds of ecclesial fraternity between the Church of Venice and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, while drawing attention to the suffering of civilians and the challenges faced by Christian c ...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 to Iraqi youth: Be Christ's light and hope in a wounded world

vaticannews.va: As young people from across Iraq gather in Ankawa, in the Archeparchy of Erbil, for their annual Youth Meeting from 8 to 11 July, Pope Leo XIV is ...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
Jordan  The American University of Madaba: Enrolled Gaza students fulfill English language requirements
The American University of Madaba: With the support of Professor Adi Arida, President of the American University of Madaba (AUM), the Language Center, under the direction of Dr. Afaq ...more
Jordan: Archbishop Alberto Torriani visits Caritas Center in Ashrafieh
West Bank parish priest calls for action to preserve Christian presence
Bethlehem University celebrates graduation of third cohort of the professional diploma in kindergarten education
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