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Jerusalem between tension, hope and faith

2015-10-19T17:40:24+00:00October 19th, 2015|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

The holy city between tension, hope and faith. Hundreds of pilgrims have visited the holy places. Jerusalem is currently experiencing tension, hope and faith. From its beginnings, the holy city has lived in serenity to moments of great tension. Amid this diversity, hundreds of pilgrims have visited the city and the holy sites from October 11 [...]

Christian Information Center: a new project

2015-10-12T13:52:43+00:00October 12th, 2015|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

It has been a year already since restoration works started at the Christian Information Center: an ambitious project. A work in progress...for a large project: this is how the Christian Information Center looks like today. Over a year ago the Christian Information Center headquarters shut down to start on a very ambitious renovation project. Fr. AGUSTÍN [...]

Serious damage to St. Charbel Monastery in Bethlehem

2015-10-05T12:31:03+00:00October 5th, 2015|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

On September 26 a fire destroyed the old wing of St. Charbel Maronite Monastery, in Bethlehem. Police sources confirm it was an arson attack. On September 26 a fire destroyed the old wing of St. Charbel Maronite Monastery, in Bethlehem, causing serious damage to its structure. The building, which was being renovated, suffered extensive damage. According [...]

Christian Schools strike has ended

2015-10-05T12:28:18+00:00October 5th, 2015|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

The end of the Christian schools strike that began on September 1 was announced at a press conference on September 27. Christian schools students are finally back at their desks, after the announcement of the end of the strike. This achievement that embraces everyone has been one great satisfaction! Ramez Abdel-Hadi Student, Salesian Sisters School - [...]