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“Give the young people God’s Word”: the ABS World Congress

2016-09-06T13:23:49+00:00September 6th, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

From August 21 to August 27, over 30 biblical scholars from the Salesian Biblical Association gathered in Jerusalem for the Seventh World Congress. "Give the young people God’s Word" This is the theme of the Salesian Biblical Association during the Seventh World Congress, held from August 21 to August 27 in the Holy Land. Since it [...]

The Feast of Mary Magdalene in Magdala

2016-08-01T15:40:41+00:00August 1st, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

On the shores of Lake Tiberias, with a temperature of 39 degrees in the sunlight, the feast of Mary Magdalene was celebrated. On the shores of Lake Tiberias, with a temperature of 39 degrees in the sunlight, the feast of Mary Magdalene was celebrated, by Christians who came from all over Galilee, but also from Jerusalem. [...]

“Back to the roots”: preparing for the ‘Palestinian Expatriates’ Conference

2016-08-01T16:03:05+00:00August 1st, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

Preparations are underway in Bethlehem for the Conference with Palestinians from around the world to be held from October 1st to October 3rd. A chance to get back to basics, meet relatives and discover the possible investments. "Back to the roots." This is the title of the conference organized by the municipalities of Bethlehem, Bet Sahour [...]