January 17, 2026 The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in the Holy Land affirm before the faithful and before the world that the flock of Christ in this land is entrusted to the Apostolic Churches, which have borne their sacred ministry across centuries with steadfast devotion. Recent activities undertaken by local individuals who advance damaging ideologies, [...]
On Tuesday January 6, the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land celebrated the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord together with the Christian Catholic community of Bethlehem and pilgrims who arrived from all over the world. The Solemnity of the Epiphany invites all the faithful to renew their commitment to follow the light [...]
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Joint Statement by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Jerusalem August 26th,2025 “In the path of righteousness there is life, in walking its path there is no death” (Proverbs 12,28). A few weeks ago, the Israeli government announced its decision to take control of Gaza City. In recent days, the media have repeatedly [...]
The Custodial Chapter officially opened with the celebration of the Holy Mass in the church of the convent of the Most Holy Savior, presided over by the Most Reverend Minister General, Fr. Massimo Fusarelli, OFM. At the end of the celebration, a solemn procession took place toward the chapter hall, where the roll call of those [...]