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Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical "DILEXI TE"
Lebanon A humanitarian appeal issued by the Middle East Council of Churches in Beirut

mecc.org: Following is the text of a statement issued by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) on the serious developments currently taking place in the region, as well as in Lebanon, dated March 5, 2025:   The Middle East Council of Churches is closely monitoring with great concern the serious developments currently taking place in the region, amid escalating military tensions, which are accompanied by severe humanitarian consequences affe ...more

Abouna Opinion
Eleven years have passed since the meeting with the Pope: What do we say today amid the noise of war?

: On March 5, 2015, this photo was taken which I look back on today, namely eleven ...more

1,463 days of pain and uncertainty: Four years since Russia's invasion of UkraineE
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"
World
Vatican Cardinal Cupich: 'We must embrace principles to avoid wars'

Deborah Castellano Lubov/ vaticannews.va: Once your open the door with attacks, it's very hard to close it, and things can get out of control very quickly.   In a wide-ranging interview ...more

Arab World
Yemen Martyred nuns of Aden: Ten years later, still seeds of peace

asianews.it: Just as the entire Gulf area is experiencing new dramatic hours due to the war, today marks the 10th anniversary of the killing of four Missionaries ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Middle East Christian communities grapple with anguish and uncertainty
Olivier Bonnel/ vaticannews.va: As the war between Iran, Israel, and the United States continues, the shockwaves are spreading throughout the region. While US President Donald Trump ...more
Fr. Faltas laments the din of war that drowns out sound of peace
Christian youth delegation from Kuwait visits holy sites in Jordan
Meditation of Cardinal Pizzaballa: Second Sunday of Lent
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