The town of Jesus' birth has festively opened the season of Advent, with the solemn entry of Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Custos of the Holy Land. The town of Jesus' birth has festively opened the season of Advent, with the solemn entry of Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Custos of the Holy Land. After being welcomed by the civil [...]
In Bethlehem, at the Basilica of the Nativity, the roofs and the aisle are being restored. It is time now to restore the mosaics, which are looking magnificent. In Bethlehem, the restoration of the Church of the Nativity continues. Repairs started from the roof. At this moment they are repairing the aisle of the basilica, considered [...]
The village of Jifna, preserves the presence of ancient Christianity. Since half of the population is Christian, the place holds the uniqueness of the history and faith of this people.
In an exhibition, the ancient books of the Franciscan Library of the Holy Land tell the story of the communities, by the way in which these books were preserved. This ancient book endured for centuries with a reinforced cover made of metal and leather. This one, instead, has no protection, and is easily subject to the [...]