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ENCYCLICAL LETTER DILEXIT NOS OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON THE HUMAN AND DIVINE LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST
Jordan Jordan: Graduation ceremony of the third batch of "Ambassadors of Hope"

By Munir Bayouk and Carole Alamat/en.abouna.org: On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan Bishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso patronized the graduation ceremony of the third batch of "Ambassadors of Hope" which was held at the Rosary Sisters College in Shmeisani, ​​Amman.    At the outset of the ceremony, Fr. Dr. Rif'at delivered a welcoming address in which he praised the role of the "Ambassadors of Hope" in the Jubilee Year and welcomed Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan Bis ...more

Abouna Opinion
Inter-faith dialogue in the new Pope's era

By Fr. Dr. Rif’at Bader : Since his first public appearance on the papal balcony, Pope Leo XIV (elected on May ...more

Pope Leo XIV carries the Jubilee cross and leads pilgrimage to the Holy Door
First phone call between Putin and Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV “In Gaza, cries rise to the heavens from parents holding the lifeless bodies of childre
Will Turkey be Pope Leo XIV’s first trip?
Pilgrims Return to the Holy Land: A Sign of Hope and Faith
Press Conference with Cardinal Pizzaballa on the Election of Pope Leo XIV
First Call Between Zelensky and Leo XIV with Invitation for a Visit to Ukraine
Robert Francis Prevost: Who is the first Pope from the United States?
First moments of Leo XIV emerging as Pope from the Sistine Chapel
LIVE: Robert Prevost of the US named Pope Leo XIV
World
Leo XIV Pope Leo XIV: Always remember those persecuted for their faith

Deborah Castellano Lubov/ vaticannews.va: Never forget those persecuted for their faith, and never cease your efforts to bring them consolation.   Pope Leo XIV made this appeal when ...more

Arab World
UAE UAE: Feast of St. Anthony celebrated in Ras Al-Khaimeh

Marinella Bandini/avosa.org: Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, celebrated the feast of St. Anthony of Padua with the Catholic community in Ras Al ...more

Holy Land
Palestine Holy Land: Caritas workers ignore risks to help those in need
cathnews.com: As violence escalates across the Middle East, Caritas Jerusalem remains unwavering in its mission to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to ...more
The Custody of the Holy Land celebrates the Eucharist: The feast of Corpus Christi in Jerusalem
Feast of Corpus Christi celebrated at the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher
Jordan: The Catholic Center for Studies and Media commemorates UN-observed World Refugee Day
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War, Time and Again

Professor Michel Abs/ Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches

A reflection on Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace

 By Rula Samain/ writer specialized in interfaith dialogues, peace and reconciliation

Lebanon: The launching of the MECC TV and radio stations a landmark achievement in Christian media

 By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

June… the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Lord Jesus

By Munir Bayouk/ en.abouna.org

Let us disarm media

 Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader