The question of “Normalization”
COMMISSION JUSTICE AND PEACE ASSEMBLY OF CATHOLIC ORDINARIES OF THE HOLY LAND What is normalization in the Israel-Palestine context? At its most basic level, “normalization” is the establishment of relations
Christians and Muslims Meet Under The Tent of Abraham
Beit Jala, Palestine – Abraham’s Herberge (Beit Ibrahim) is more than just a hostel, it is a mission. “The Tent of Abraham” is a figurative tent that welcomes all into its borders
Pope Francis’ visit to Egypt: Building new bridges
The Holy See has officially announced that Pope Francis will visit the Arab Republic of Egypt in late April, making the first visit to this fraternal Arab country and the
The seats reserved for Christians in the upcoming municipal elections have been confirmed
Ramallah - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) confirmed the number of seats reserved for each city to Christian candidates with a presidential decree, in view of the municipal elections
Letter of Apostolic Administrator Pizzaballa: We made mistakes concerning the University of Madaba
Jerusalem - Lent is "a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death". Even the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in this delicate moment
For Gaza priest, a forgotten people sees hope in war to receive aid
Fr Mario da Silva, from Brazil, heads the Strip’s only Latin parish of the Holy Family. Young people are jobless, seniors have no pensions, and everyone wants to escape. The
HCEF Commits to Support Vulnerable Communities across the Holy Land
On Monday, January 30th, 2017, The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF), The Pontifical Mission for Palestine (PMP), and The Applied Research Institute, Jerusalem (ARIJ) signed an agreement with nine
HCEF’s President address the Arab American Business Council
Sir Rateb Rabie, CEO of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation, spoke with members of the Arab American Business Council on the business and investment opportunities present in Palestine. Sir
Christmas in Gaza: “We Are Afraid, But We Ask God for the Grace of Peace”
GAZA – On Sunday, December 18, 2016, a delegation from the Latin Patriarchate went to Gaza to celebrate an early Christmas Mass with the local Christians. It was a time
Opening Jesus’ tomb in Jerusalem uncovers the original form of the Holy Sepulchre
A team of researchers from the University of Athens has removed the slab on the Holy Sepulchre. The latter will remain open for three days. After decades of waiting, experts