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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Jordan Jordan: Seminar at the Royal Institute for Interfaith Studies on human fraternity

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: On Wednesday, February 4, 2025, the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS) held an intellectual seminar marking the World Interfaith Harmony Week and the International Day of Human Fraternity, in the presence of a distinguished group of academics and experts in interreligious dialogue.   Opening the seminar, RIIFS Director Dr. Taghreed Odeh stressed the importance of restoring the values of human fraternity as embodied in ...more

Abouna Opinion
Human fraternity in the thought of Pope Francis and Sheikh Al-Azhar

Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader : At a seminar marking the International Day of Human Fraternity and the World ...more

How are Christians faring in the midst of ran's nationwide protests?
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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?
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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
Benedict XVI Pope’s Peace Day message emphasizes restorative approach to peacebuilding

Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy/ vaticannews,v: On the first day of each new year, the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day of Peace, a reminder of the deep need for peace around the globe and ...more

Arab World
UAE “The heroes of the Faith”: A lifeteen exhibition at St Paul Parish, Musaffah

avosa.org: On Sunday, January 25, the adolescents of the LifeTeen program at St. Paul Parish in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, organized an exhibition within the parish ...more

Holy Land
Jordan The World Interfaith Harmony Week: United to attain peace
By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org: The World Interfaith Harmony Week is marked every year during the first week of February, with the aim of promoting understanding and dialogue among ...more
Jerusalem: Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple and celebration of Consecrated Life
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Holy Land: Cardinal Pizzaballa's homily on Mount of Beatitudes
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