THE COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND HAS BEEN MOVED TO SEPTEMBER The traditional Good Friday Collection has been postponed to September 13th. The decision follows the measures against the spread of the Coronavirus that will prevent the faithful from participating in the Easter Triduum rites all over the world. "Easter - said Br. Francesco Patton, Custos of the Holy Land - reminds us that Jesus is stronger than anything, stronger than any evil, including physical illness, including death". BETHLEHEM IS CLOSED AND SEEKS MERCY AND GRACE The Palestinian Health Minister, Dr May Keileh, has announced the recovery of 18 people infected with the Coronavirus in the city of Bethlehem, while over 115 are still infected. The closure from Bethlehem has been extended to all towns and villages in the West Bank. THE EFFORTS OF THE PARISH OF ALEPPO AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS The first cases of Coronavirus infection were also recorded in Syria. The parish priest of Aleppo, Br. Ibrahim AlSabagh, tells of the preventive measures taken and the changes introduced. THE WAY OF SUFFERING: A SIGN OF HOPE FOR THE WORLD An in-depth examination of the Way of Sorrow, which in the old city of Jerusalem reminds us of Jesus' journey to Calvary and which today is represented on the walls of Catholic churches all over the world. “KEEP HOPING” From the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem the message of hope of Brother Francis Patton, Custodian of the Holy Land, for all those in the world who are affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Read More