In the dialysis department of the Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem, patience and hope help Palestinian children deal with cancer pain and renal failure.

Scouts, pilgrims and local faithful enlivened the celebration at the town square; Mons. Pizzaballa made his solemn entrance and, during the midnight Mass, the bells rang for the celebration.

The bells in Bethlehem rang again to celebrate the birth of Jesus into the world. Over 1,300 faithful attended the midnight mass at the Basilica of the Nativity.

Bethlehem's Manger Square was filled with local Christians and pilgrims who came to welcome the Apostolic Administrator and celebrate Christmas.

Hear the traditional Christmas press conference at the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custos’ message for Christmas 2017, directly from the Bethlehem grotto.

On December 15, 2017, about 60 young people participated in the Franciscan March in Bethlehem in preparation for Christmas. They followed the same path as the Holy Family, to the place where Jesus was born.

Follow-up to the initiative shown last week in favor of refugees in Jordan: we followed the creators of the project from Bethlehem to the refugee camps in Amman.

In Jerusalem, students are preparing for Christmas by focusing on its true meaning, doing charitable works and contributing to the project of building a kingdom of justice and peace, following St. Joseph's example.

Christmas, with its magical atmosphere, opens the door to creativity. From the Holy Land: talent and creativity by Mariane and Ghada.

In December 2017, the first Santa Claus House of the Holy Land opened: chocolates, toys, a nativity set and Christmas songs bring a smile to the children of the city.

The exhibition of the painter from “Le Marche” region, inaugurated on December 7 in the Curia halls of the Custody of the Holy Land, which will be open until February 2, was an opportunity for people to identify with the arrival of Christmas.

On Jan. 6, following the Julian calendar, the Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas. Hundreds took to the streets, from Bethlehem to Gaza.

In the morning of Thursday, December 29, the eastern Christian churches gathered in the Custody of the Holy Land, in the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem for the traditional exchange of Christmas Greetings.

The only wool-felting project in Palestine, with a mission: "Introducing the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities and working together for a more humane society".

Celebration of the Holy Mass, presided by Mons. Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Christmas rituals in Jesus' birthplace.

Dozens of scout groups, thousands of people and the solemn entry of Mons. Pierbattista Pizzaballa in Bethlehem: the anticipation of Christmas 2016 is filled with joy.

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The lighting of the tree at the New Gate, the local markets and a charity dinner for the needy and the orphaned children: the old city is preparing for the Christmas festivities.

His first Christmas Press Conference as Apostolic Administrator. "Also this Christmas, God is able to surprise us. We must be ready."

His Excellency, Bishop William Shomali, Vicar of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and Palestine, urges young people who are celebrating Christmas to remain in their land and invites everyone to take care of the poor and marginalized.

Sunday, December 18, the Christian community of Gaza gathered around the delegation of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem to celebrate Christmas. A time of joy and sharing despite everything.

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.

On Saturday, December 3, in Manger Square, the lighting of the big Christmas Tree has started the festivities. Bethlehem is waiting for Christmas.

The solemn entry of the Custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, was joyfully followed by the people of Bethlehem, who also celebrated the Patron Saint, Saint Catherine of Alexandria.