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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Palestine Pope appoints Archbishop Giorgio Lingua as Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem

lpj.org: On Thursday, 22 January 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop Giorgio Lingua as the new Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine and Apostolic Nuncio to Israel, succeeding Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana, who has served the Holy See in Jerusalem since 2021.   Prior to this appointment, H.E. Archbishop Lingua served as Apostolic Nuncio to Croatia from 2019, and now Pope Leo XIV entrusts him with an importan ...more

Abouna Opinion
The Arabic language-dubbed version of "The Chosen" series launched from Jordan

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : The launching ceremony of the Arabic-dubbed version of the series “The Chosen”  has ...more

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"
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem... A Symbol of Unity and Hope
World
Vatican Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: 'Ecumenism is a tool of peace for the world'

Mario Galgano/ vaticannews.va: Christians are celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from Sunday, January 18, to Sunday, January 25.   Speaking to Vatican News, the ...more

Arab World
UAE Solemnity of Our Lady of Arabia celebrated in the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia

Marinella Bandini/ avosa,org: On January 17, the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia celebrated with deep faith and gratitude the Solemnity of Our Lady of Arabia, Patroness of ...more

Holy Land
Latin Patriarchate Holy Land: The Holy Coordination of Episcopal Conferences visits the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
lpj.org and catholicbishops.ie: On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Holy Coordination of Episcopal Conferences, who have been on a pilgrimage of solidarity in support of the Church in ...more
CCSM launches the Arabic-dubbed version of the global series “The Chosen”
Cana of Galilee, the joy of Jesus’ first miracle
Youth reflect and discern their calling at vocations camp in Jordan
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