LET US LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF THE INNOCENT The Christmas message of Brother Francesco Patton, Custos of the Holy Land addressed to all men and women of good will, who love the Land where the Saviour of the world was born. THE LIGHT OF FAITH IN THE FACE OF THE DRAMA OF WAR On 11 December, Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere in Rome was lit with candles of Faith and Hope for a prayer dedicated to world peace. PUBLICATION OF THE BOOK ‘PALESTINE, CRADLE OF CHRISTIANITY On 13 December, Dal al Kalima University, in cooperation with the Pontifical Mission, organised a conference in Bethlehem to present the book ‘Palestine, Cradle of Christianity’. HANUKKAH: LIGHTING UP THE WORLD Hanukkah, also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’, is a major Jewish holiday. Christmas Day coincides with the beginning of this holiday THE CHILDREN OF BETHLEHEM: CATHOLIC ACTION IN SUPPORT OF FAMILIES Throughout the Christmas holiday period, Catholic Action Bethlehem organised days of games and educational moments for the children of the City. FATHER IYAD TWAL: APPOINTED AUXILIARY BISHOP FOR JORDAN The Holy Father, Pope Francis has appointed Father Iyad Twal as the new auxiliary bishop for Jordan. The announcement was made in the hall of the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem. THE CHURCH OF SANTA CATERINA - LITURGY, DEVOTION AND PIOUS EXERCISES A new in-depth study by Fr Carlo Giuseppe Adesso who leads us to Bethlehem to discover the daily procession in the Grotto. FROM GAZA BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO POPE FRANCIS A moment of joy for the Christian community of Gaza who wished the Holy Father live on the occasion of his 88th birthday. Read More