The solemn entry of Custos Francesco Patton into Jerusalem
The Holy Land has a new Custos: Father Francesco Patton made his official entry into Jerusalem on Monday, June 6, becoming the 168th Custos in charge. According to a secular
Father Francesco Patton, ofm: New Custos for the Holy Land
ROME / JERUSALEM – The appointment of Father Francesco Patton, ofm as Custos of the Holy Land was announced on Friday, May 20, 2016, according to a Decree of the
A Quotation from The Atlanta Summit of Churches in the USA and the Holy Land
“Churches and church-related organizations need to work together proactively to protect the existing and future presence of Palestinian Christians in the Holy Land. The current absence of a just
Twal: “Do not await US government to find a solution to suffering Palestinians”
The General Churches in America and the Holy Land Conference opened its sessions on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the Jimmy Carter Center in Atlanta State under the title, "Devote
HCEF Welcomes New Members to the Advisory Board & Board of Directors
Washington, D.C. - The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation is proud to announce the addition of new members Dorothy Buck, Ph.D. and Dr. Ghazi Hanania to the Board of Directors and Advisory Board, respectively. Buck
After 8 years of waiting, young Christians get out of Gaza for Easter
GAZA – The Israeli authorities granted the necessary permits to Christians to leave the Gaza Strip in order to take part in Easter celebrations. 95% of those who had applied for
Easter is fast approaching. Can you carry the cross with us?
Dear Brothers and sisters, Easter is fast approaching. Can you carry the cross with us? When Jesus gave his life for our sins, he did not leave us, nor did God forsake
Letter from Gaza by Fr. Pete-John Pearson
These greetings are never unemotional. They come from a place deep in me, a place of anger, a place that pushes me to a very turbulent edge and makes me
Cardinal Sandri urges support for Good Friday collection to help suffering Christians in Holy Land
Good Friday "is a day that never seems to end in the Holy Land, where apparently interminable violence must be endured," Cardinal Leonardo Sandri writes is a message to all
Holy Land – A Forbidden Pilgrimage
Palestinian Christians speak out about the obstacles facing pilgrims to sites associated with the life of Jesus.Pilgrimage to sites associated with the life and ministry of Jesus has been a