At the end of 2015, between light and shadow, a message of hope from the Holy Land. However, it was a very difficult year according to the religious authorities ... At the end of 2015, between light and shadow, a message of hope from the Holy Land. However, it was a very difficult year according to [...]
The Patriarch’s mass celebrates the arrival of Christmas. The opening of the Holy Door in Bethlehem expresses the desire of Palestinians and of the entire world for peace and mercy. The merciful face of God is the essence of this Christmas: Pope Francis’ call will echo throughout the Christian world, as well as here in Bethlehem, [...]
Preparations for the celebration of Christmas are underway. Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims, tourists and locals to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Behold the star. Behold the star above. It is the star of Bethlehem. Today the world is in the heart of Palestine. The entire World awaits, somewhat distractedly: some are barely aware of this holiday, others [...]
Patriarch Twal opened the Holy Door in the parish of the Holy Family in Gaza. The Year of Mercy has also begun in war-torn Gaza. The Jubilee Year of Mercy has also begun in the Gaza Strip. On Sunday, December 20, His Beatitude Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, opened the Holy Door, with a Mass [...]