Category: Middle East
After two years, Bethlehem celebrates Christmas again
(SE): “After two years of silence,” said Maher Nicola Canawati, the mayor of Bethlehem, “we believe…
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem visits Gaza City’s Holy Family Parish before Christmas
(OSV News): In a sign of closeness as Christmas approached, Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch…
Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas tree lighting since war as pilgrims slowly return
BETHLEHEM (OSV News): Bethlehem rejoiced with the festive celebration of lighting a 20 metre Christmas…
Pope Leo reacts to migrant stories in Lebanon
BEIRUT (SE): Pope Leo XIV said on December 1 that migrants’ experiences must inspire Christians…
Pope Leo in Lebanon: be artisans, heralds and witnesses of peace
BEIRUT (Vatican News/CNS): Pope Leo XIV concluded his final Mass in Beirut on December 2,…
