On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the Catholic Center for Studies and Media (CCSM) in Jordan and the American University of Madaba (AUM) renewed cooperation and partnership agreement. This agreement is designed to enhance efforts aimed at expanding media and cultural cooperation among local and international institutions, as well as to bolster joint action among institutions operating under the umbrella of the Latin Patriarchate.

During the signing ceremony, Professor Mamoun Akroush expressed AUM's pride in this firm partnership which is  concluded with "a prestigious media institution operating under the umbrella of the Latin Patriarchate".

He added that the CCSM is a highly-valued media platform for its pivotal role in conveying the humanitarian and ecclesiastical message at the Jordanian and global levels. He also expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Latin Patriarchate, headed by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, for its constant support for the AUM and its mission.

 For his part, Fr. Dr. Rif'at Bader expressed happiness marking the renewal of the agreement, stressing the profound relationship between the CCSM and the AUM, particularly on this occasion which coincides with the 16th anniversary of laying the AUM's foundation stone by the late Pope Benedict XVI in May 2009.

He added, "We are honored to steadily proceed hand-in-hand with the AUM since its foundation up to the present time, as it has become an excelling academic institution that enjoys local and international respect and appreciation. We, at the CCSM, affirm our continued commitment to covering the AUM's activities as well as supporting its educational and media mission."