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Ancient mosaics in the Church of the Nativity restored

Franciscan Monastery2018-12-18T07:50:18-04:00December 20th, 2018|Categories: In the Holy Land, News|

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)

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Churches along the Jordan near reopening

Franciscan Monastery2018-12-13T10:00:59-04:00December 13th, 2018|Categories: In the Holy Land, News|

Churches along the Jordan River near the famous baptism site of Jesus could reopen within a year after decades of being uninhabited. Read more. Photo Credit: Christopher Sprake/Shutterstock

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Pope Francis and the “martyred land of Syria”

Franciscan Monastery2018-12-13T10:01:07-04:00December 7th, 2018|Categories: In the Holy Land, News|

Pope Francis expresses desire to be close to “martyred land of Syria” in letter to Holy Land Franciscans. Read more. (photo credit: Vatican News)

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Advent begins in Bethlehem

Franciscan Monastery2018-12-13T10:01:14-04:00December 5th, 2018|Categories: In the Holy Land, News|

Holy Land Franciscans begin Advent at the Basilica of the Nativity joined by friars from all over the world. Read more.

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Holy Land Franciscan Commissaries meet in Jerusalem

Franciscan Monastery2018-12-13T10:01:20-04:00December 4th, 2018|Categories: In the Holy Land, News|

Holy Land Franciscan Commissaries meet in Jerusalem to discuss their efforts to connect people all over the world to the Holy Land. Read more.

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