Ramadan in Jerusalem Iftar organized by the Custos
In an effort of peace and brotherhood, Custos of the Holy Land Franciscans organizes an “iftar” in Jerusalem, the traditional Muslim dinner that breaks the fasting period of Ramadan. Read more.
Update on the Holy Land after US Embassy move
Holy Land Franciscan Patriarch says life in Jerusalem mostly unchanged after U.S. embassy move; however, political situation is another story. Read more. Credit: AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed.
Job creation in the Holy Land
In an effort to preserve sacred and create more jobs, the Holy Land Franciscans collaborate to open new Mosaic Center in Jerusalem. Read more.
Franciscans’ printing in the Holy Land
Franciscans’ printing in the Holy Land - from the first printing press in the 1800’s to today. Read more.
Challenges of Christians in the Holy Land
Holy Land Franciscan Custos shares the challenges of Christians in the Holy Land with crowd at the Bergamo Making Peace Festival in Italy - “Our presence is and remains a minority presence.” Read more.
The Holy Land Franciscans and the refugee crisis
As the many Syrian refugees continue to wash up on the shores of Rhodes, the Holy Land Franciscans minister to the people amid the chaos of the tents and makeshift shelters that house over 15,000. Read more.... (Photo Credit: Nikolas Nanev/AP.)
Breaking Ground
Holy Land Franciscans give thanks as they break ground on their greenhouse restoration project, which will help them double food donations to the local community. Read more... Photo Credit: CS Photo by Javier Diaz
Capturing moments in the Holy Land
Israeli photojournalist captures rarely seen moments of the Holy Land Franciscans and their work in Jerusalem. Read more... Photo Credit: AFP / Thomas Coex
Holy Land sanctuary art the topic at Vatican Museums
Many gather at the Vatican Museums to learn about the works of Franciscan architect and restorer Antonio Barluzzi and other Italian artists in the Holy Land. Read more.
The Custos of the Holy Land visits Cyprus
Holy Land Franciscan Custos encourages service to foreigners on canonical visit to Cyprus, an island of mostly migrants. Read more.