Monday, June 6, Father Francesco Patton entered solemnly into Jerusalem, through the Jaffa Gate. After 12 years with Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa as the Custos, the Holy Land has a new Custos. 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 [...]
On the second day of a series of liturgies, the Custos of the Holy Land made his solemn entry into the Basilica of the Resurrection as ‘Guardian of the Holy Sepulcher’. On June 7, the second day of liturgies for the entrance of the new Custos, was celebrated in the heart of Christianity in Jerusalem. The [...]
Wednesday, June 8, Br. Francesco Patton made his solemn entry into the Upper Room, site of the first Franciscan monastery in the Holy Land, for which the Custos has the appellation of "Guardian of Holy Mount Zion". Communicate, relate, build communion: these are the key words chosen by the new Custos of the Holy Land, Br. [...]
Firas Shomali is one of the participants in the World Youth Day in Poland this year. He is looking forward to eagerly meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis to enhance his spiritual and scouting experience.