Archive for July, 2010

Politics clashing with Archaeology in the Holy Land?

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Here are some interesting facts and conclusions regarding Archaeology in the Holy Land.

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The first Christian radio for the Holy Land

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

The first Christian radio station for the Holy Land is about to be inaugurated.  Follow the news here.

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Christians and the reality of the Middle East

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT IN THE HOLY LAND

During Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Cyprus, on 6 June 2010, the preparatory document (“Instrumentum Laboris”) of the upcoming Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops of the Middle East, to be held in the Vatican from 10 to 24 October 2010, was officially presented to all the heads of the Catholic Churches present in the region of the Middle East. (more…)


Custodial Chapter elects new government for Custody

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT IN THE HOLY LAND

On Saturday 10 July the Franciscan friars, gathered for the Custodial Chapter in Saint Saviour Monastery in Jerusalem, elected the new administration of the Custody for the coming three years. (more…)


New administration for the Custody

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

The Custodial Chapter which is taking place in Jerusalem has elected a new administration for the coming three years. Follow the story here:

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Islam and Christianity

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Read an interesting article from a Catholic scholar of Islam regarding the similarities and differences between Islam and the Catholic religion.

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Christ is the Word

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Read a short reflection on Christ as the Word by Fr Frederic Manns OFM, a leading biblical scholar from the Holy Land Custody.

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Holy Land Custody Chapter begins in Jerusalem

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT IN THE HOLY LAND

The celebration of the Custodial Chapter of the Holy Land Franciscans kicked off on Sunday 4 July at the sanctuary of “Dominus Flevit”, on the Mount of Olives. (more…)


Sinners and Saints in the Catholic Church

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

The world media is happy to report that big numbers of so-called “Catholics” are leaving the Church because of the sex abuse scandals that have emerged recently. (more…)