FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT IN THE HOLY LAND
At long last, after whole months of drought, winter seems to have paid a visit to the Holy Land. On Friday 26 February torrents of rain fell, accompanied by hail and thunderstorms. (more…)
Archive for February, 2010
Valuing the person above security concerns
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT IN THE HOLY LAND
Zenit.org reported on 21 February that, during a meeting with Italian transportation minister and representatives of aviation agencies, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the arduous task of guaranteeing security in airports in the face of the threat of international terrorism. (more…)
Maltese community in Israel celebrates St. Paul’s feast
Sunday, February 14th, 2010FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT IN THE HOLY LAND
On Sunday 14 February the Maltese community that resides in the Holy Land celebrated the annual commemoration of the arrival of the Apostle St. Paul in Malta in AD 60, where he was shipwrecked on his way to Rome. (more…)
Bethlehem Child Jesus tours San Giovanni Rotondo
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT IN THE HOLY LAND
During the days between 28 January and 6 February, the original statue of the Baby Jesus of Bethlehem, venerated in the Parish Church of Santa Caterina «ad Nativitatem», adjacent to the Nativity Basilica in Bethlehem, has been transported to the Sanctuary of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy. (more…)
