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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Jordan Bishop Twal: Jordan is a message of coexistence

By Andrea Tornielli: An oasis of peace amidst the winds of war in the Middle East. A predominantly Muslim country where Christians live are treated with respect, feeling like full citizens. A hospitable land that is home to 3.5 million refugees out of a population of 11 million, and which is preparing to mark the 2,000th anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus in 2030.   This is how Bishop Iyad Twal, Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan, describes the situation ...more

Abouna Opinion
On the return to school

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : The academic year has once again returned to its annual rhythm, with more than 2,200 ...more

What did Pope Leo XIV say about Minority Christians Minorities in Muslim Countries?
The Vatican Foreign Minister in Russia: "This War Must End"
President Aoun Meets with the Pope Leo XIV to Discuss the Conflict in Southern Lebanon
Patriarch Pizzaballa Visits Gaza’s Christians: “We Will Not Abandon Them”
Pope Leo XIV sends 100,000 euros in aid to Colombia after the earthquake
The Beatification the Maronite patriarch behind modern Lebanon
Two Previously Unknown Homilies by Saint Augustine Found in Poland
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
World
Latin America “Caritas has been a blessing”: The Church helps 140 families fight for their dreams in Ecuador

Por Walter Sánchez Silva/ aciprensa.com: “Caritas has been a blessing for us,” says Jessica Moreno, a young single mother who for six years has been part of Hilando sueños , an embroidery ...more

Arab World
Lebanon Three young Lebanese men turn small Bible study into largest in the Middle East

Romy Haber/ ewtnnews.com: A year ago, three young Lebanese men started a small Bible study group in their parish hall. Today, it has grown into what organizers describe as the ...more

Holy Land
Palestine "Despite everything, hope". The appeal of the Custos from Monte alle Croci in Florence
Lorenzo Vita/ custodia.org: Keep the world's attention alive, do not lose hope, believe in peace and do not forget our brothers who live "where we are born as the Church and as ...more
Text of Cardinal Pizzaballa's meditation marking the 23rd Sunday in ordinary time
Christian schools in Jerusalem protest non-renewal of entry permits for teachers
Jerusalem: Suspension of school attendance at Christian schools due to non-renewal of permits
Chosen articles

The Middle East Council of Churches and the Palestinians

 Professor Michel Abs/ secretary general of the Middle East Council of Churches

On the return to school

 By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

Abouna website: 23 years of disarmed media

 Fr. Dr.Rif’at Bader

The joy of summer and the impregnability of the safe homeland

 Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader

The Baptism Development Zone: A Royal vision for a sacred future

 Kamel Mahadin