Baghdad’s forgotten British-built church is kept open by one Iraqi Christian’s dedication
In a Baghdad neighbourhood famous for a Shia Muslim pilgrimage, there stands a tiny whitewashed Catholic church, lovingly brought back to life from dereliction by a lone Iraqi Christian committed to preserving faith and history. Illuminated by fairy lights along its walls, visitors often come in the evenings. One night, a knock on the outer gate reveals two young Sunni
Welcome home Holy Father!
After 38 days Pope Francis leaves the Gemelli Hospital.
H.H. Pope Tawadros II Participates in the Armed Forces’ Iftar Banquet in the Presence of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark participated on Monday evening in the Iftar banquet organized by the Armed Forces, which was attended by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the President of the Republic, along with senior state officials. Click Here To Check All the Photos. By mecc.org Source Link:
Pope’s Vocation Day message: Our mission is to be Christ’s presence to all
Pope Francis releases his message for the upcoming World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and invites young people to listen to God’s voice in their hearts so they may be signs of His love for our world.
Education as a path to peace: Catholic order raises funds to restore Holy Land schools
An ancient Catholic lay order with members worldwide is leading a campaign to renovate and modernize dozens of schools in the Holy Land, an effort the group says is an important and concrete step toward peace in the region. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ), a Catholic order of chivalry originally founded to protect pilgrims to the Holy
Catholic charity condemns Israel’s renewed attacks on Gaza Strip
A ceasefire established in January between Israel and Hamas broke down on Tuesday, after Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, killing over 400 Palestinians. The territory’s health ministry says women and children are among the dead in the surprise bombardment, which seems to be renewing a 17-month-old conflict that began after Gaza attacked Israel in October 2023. Over 1,200
Christian counselling centre helping to ease the anguish
A Catholic psychotherapy initiative in the West Bank has been instrumental in addressing the mental health crisis in the Holy Land – where at least 60 percent of Palestinian Christians need counselling. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem opened the Bailasan Counselling Centre in Bethlehem in June 2024, with support from Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). It
Catholic priest in Gaza says bombs exploded near parish
The parish priest of Holy Family Parish in Gaza says the Israel Defence Force’s latest attacks on Gaza, following the breakdown of the truce between Israel and Hamas, were close to his parish. Source: CNA. Fr Gabriel Romanelli told Vatican News the bombings on Tuesday occurred just 300 or 400 meters from the church, awakening the faithful and causing a growing sense of insecurity
Pope Francis calls for an end to ‘heavy bombing in Gaza’
As he prepares to return to the Vatican after his hospitalization and treatment for bilateral pneumonia, Pope Francis renews his call for peace, urging an end to violence in Gaza and other conflict zones and expresses his gratitude for global efforts towards dialogue, especially in the South Caucasus.
Egypt proposes new Gaza ceasefire plan as death toll rises
As the death toll continues to rise in Gaza - reaching 700 since the end of the ceasefire, and surpassing 50,000 in total - Egypt puts forward a new ceasefire plan.