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The Catholic Center for Studies and Media presents Vatican’s message for Ramadan 2024

“There is no holy war, peace is only holy” The Catholic Center for Studies and Media (CCSM) in Jordan extends its well-wishes marking the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, pleading with the Almighty God to protect the extended Jordanian family under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah I Ibn Al-Hussein and Crown Prince His Royal Highness Prince

March 21st, 2024|

Christians, Persecution and Freedom

On the occasion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Egypt, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Dr. Michel E. Abs attended the opening Prayer of this week, headed by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, during which he delivered a speech entitled

March 21st, 2024|

As Syria’s civil war marks 13th anniversary, and entire generation loses education

As Syria marks the 13th anniversary of the beginning of its civil war on March 15, one Catholic agency says people “should not forget that Syria is the world’s worst displacement crisis.” In March 2011, popular discontent with the government of Bashar al-Assad led to large-scale protests and pro-democracy rallies across Syria, echoing the Arab Spring protests taking place in

March 21st, 2024|

Christian leaders in the Holy Land, including Cardinal Pizzaballa, condemn Israeli army attack on Gazan civilians

Although government spokesmen initially tried to deny the soldiers’ involvement in this incident, later that day Israel’s Minister of National Security not only praised IDF fighters for acting “excellently.” but also attempted to blame the victims for their own demise, charging that they had sought to harm heavily armed soldiers. He went on to assail the delivery of humanitarian aid

March 21st, 2024|

Mass emigration threatening Christian future in Syria

While members of all faiths are leaving, the exodus threatens to disproportionately impact the country’s Christian community now estimated to number only about 175,000 families. Stark warnings have come from respected Church figures that urgent action is desperately needed to prevent the wipe-out of the Christian community in Syria. Father Basilios Gergeos, a priest ministering in Damascus, told Catholic charity

March 21st, 2024|

Save the Children decries ‘relentless mental harm’ suffered by Gaza children

Save the Children warns of the "complete psychological destruction" Gaza children are suffering due to five months of war. The humanitarian organization appeals once again for a ceasefire and for emergency aid to be able to reach the people immediately. With news of aid shipments finally arriving in Gaza on its shorelines, and from the skies through occasional air drops,

March 21st, 2024|

The day of the Good Friday collection approaches

Interview with Fr. Tony Choucry, bursar of the Custody, on the importance of the Good Friday collection In two weeks' time, on 29 March, Good Friday will be celebrated, the day dedicated to the collection for the Holy Land. In this interview, Fr. Tony Choucry, bursar of the Custody, underlines the necessity of the Holy Land Collection and renews the appeal to

March 21st, 2024|

Reflections from the Holy Land – March 2024 – Life must go on!

Who would have thought in October 2023 that this ugly war would still be going at full force in March 2024? After more than 160 days, the level of destruction and innocent human loss is simply staggering. In Gaza 31,500 people have been killed 70% of whom are women and children; 73,500 people are injured without proper medical support as

March 20th, 2024|

Pope’s Visit to Iraq Still Has Impact for Iraqi Youth

His four-day apostolic visit, 5-8 March 2021, was marked by moments of prayer, fraternity and remembrance with the country’s Christian and Muslim communities. He traveled as “The Samaritan Pope,” bringing the spirit of healing and hope to his meetings in Baghdad, Najaf, Ur, Mosul and Erbil. At the time, Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda, C.Ss.R., of Erbil, said the

March 14th, 2024|
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