Pope Francis and the “martyred land of Syria”
Pope Francis expresses desire to be close to “martyred land of Syria” in letter to Holy Land Franciscans. Read more. (photo credit: Vatican News)
Advent begins in Bethlehem
Holy Land Franciscans begin Advent at the Basilica of the Nativity joined by friars from all over the world. Read more.
Holy Land Franciscan Commissaries meet in Jerusalem
Holy Land Franciscan Commissaries meet in Jerusalem to discuss their efforts to connect people all over the world to the Holy Land. Read more.
Franciscan custos at the Monastery
In Washington, D.C., Franciscan custos shares on the hardships of Christians in the Holy Land, building peace between cultures, and trying to find reconciliation in Syria. Read more. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)
Top 5 most missed attractions
Franciscan Monastery listed as one of the Top 5 places most tourists miss in Washington, D.C. Read more.
Dream day includes Franciscan Monastery hermitage
Hermitage at Franciscan Monastery Business owner says D.C. dream day includes a stay in a Franciscan Monastery hermitage. Read more.
Focus of future pilgrimages
Holy Land Franciscans say future pilgrims should focus on the unheard stories of the Holy Land, instead of the stories of conflict stressed by the media. Read more. Credit: Alexandra Lande / Shutterstock
Tenth Annual Mass and Benefit Dinner
Monastery to host international guests at Tenth Annual Mass and Benefit Dinner to support the Holy Land. Read More.
Daily life during the time of Jesus
New wing of the Terra Sancta Museum in Jerusalem focuses on what daily life was like during the time of Jesus. Read More. (Photo Credit: Neva Gasparo)
The Feast of Cleophas and Simeon
The Feast of Cleophas and Simeon is celebrated at the Shrine of Emmaus Qubeibeh, the site of the remains of a crusader-era basilica. Read More.