Directly from Santa Maria Maggiore, after careful preparation, the relic of the Holy Crib of Jesus, a gift to the Custody of the Holy Land from Pope Francis, arrived in Jerusalem on Friday 29th November. The celebration of this day, which is already dear to the Franciscans for the celebration of the memory of All the Saints of the Seraphic Order and of the approval of [...]
The start of the new school year also marks the twelfth year of activity of the Boys’ Home in Bethlehem. The home of the Custody of the Holy Land offers children and teenagers between the ages of 6 and 18, who are in difficult family situations, an alternative to their daily distress, a light [...]
As in the Roman liturgical calendar, 2nd November in Jerusalem is also the day dedicated to all the faithful departed: a day offered to remember, bless and thank for the lives of our dear ones but also an introduction to eternal life. There are various traditions linked to this day all over the world. In [...]
Eight hundred years after the meeting between St Francis and the Sultan, the Franciscan convent of Tripoli-Mina also wanted to celebrate this special anniversary. On Sunday 6th October, the initiatives began in the morning with the fifth day of formation for the young people of Tripoli. The youngsters, both Christian and Muslim, reflected on the [...]
Over 1300 square feet of ancient mosaics in the Church of the Nativity fully restored in time for Christmas pilgrims. Read more. (Photo Credit: Thomas Coex/AFP)