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Pope Francis pens the preface to the book "The Christian Heritage in Iraq" by German journalist and theologian Matthias Kopp, spokesperson for the German Bishops' Conference (DBK) and consultor for the Dicastery for Communication. The book, published by Herder and currently available in German, traces the history of Christianity in Iraq, with a focus on Pope Francis' journey to the country in 2021 and the Holy See's diplomacy in the region.

On Monday, January 20th, 2025, Fr. Ibrahim Nino, Director of the Patriarchal Media Office, interviewed Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Gaza, and Fr. Youssef Assad, vicar priest, following the

After a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, aid workers are hoping to have better access to the battled population in the Gaza Strip. Hamas, the Islamist group that rules

Catholic leaders in the Holy Land called on Christian pilgrims to return to the region following the implementation of the long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. A joint video posted

Aid trucks continue to deliver supplies to Gaza on the third day of the ceasefire as Israel launches sustained attacks in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.

NEW YORK – As Israel and Hamas close-in on a ceasefire agreement, the Catholic ordinaries in the Holy Land said the deal is a necessary step, but also acknowledged that

In the wake of the ceasefire that has brought a momentary halt to the violence that ravaged Gaza, there is a palpable sense of both relief and sorrow among its

Jerusalem - Only a few days have passed since the announcement of a ceasefire, only a few hours since the beginning of the ceasefire. Since the morning of Sunday, January

Final Communique of the Holy Land Co-ordination 18-23 January 2025 ‘A lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.’ 2 Peter

Professor Dr. Michel Abs The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) When the Lord created the universe, He created it for all the beings He brought