JERUSALEM (CNS) - Except for specific incidents in Egypt and one in Libya, Christians in the Middle East are suffering the same fate as their fellow citizens, Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, told media in response to a journalist's question at his first Christmas news conference. Because of the political [...]
Christmas Message from the Custos, Father Francesco Patton, OFM Jerusalem, Christmas 2016 In the Psalm that Saint Francis composed for the celebration of Christmas he reminds us that: “the Most Holy Child has been given to us, and has been born for us on the way and placed in a manger because he did not have [...]
This was the first pharmacy in Jerusalem. It remained open until the mid-900s. Today, it preserves a heritage of over 420 vases in the process of restoration. The pharmacy supplied the people of Jerusalem; it was a landmark for the care of the population. According to the historical documents, it was created shortly after the arrival [...]
On Sunday December 11, a parade of symbolic Christmas floats invaded the streets of Bethlehem. In this fashion, the city of the Savior is waiting for Christmas. Growing expectations for this Holy Christmas in Bethlehem. Sounds, lights and Christmas floats. On Sunday evening, December 11, a colorful and joyful procession invaded the town of Bethlehem crossing [...]