War in Syria —
Father Karakach (Damascus), “Syria’s future must start with children”
di Daniele RocchiThe joint statement released by US and Russia at the APEC summit in Vietnam, calling for a negotiated, non-military solution…
War in Syria —
Clashes in Jerusalem: Fr. Patton (Custos), “Very dangerous situation”. Need to “find points of consensus and compromise”
Anniversary —
Holy Land: 800 years of Franciscan presence. Patton: “Encounter is not only possible, it’s necessary”
di Daniele Rocchi2017 marks 800 years of Franciscan presence in the Holy Land. Like Saint Francis, who wished to meet and dialogue…
Holy Land —
Salman, the new mayor of Bethlehem: from the siege of the Church of the Nativity to Donald Trump. All I will say to the US President is: “we want our freedom”
di Daniele RocchiAnton Salman is the new mayor of Bethlehem. He was appointed after the administrative election held past Saturday, May 13.…
Easter 2017 —
Holy Land: the prayer of the Custos, Fr Francesco Patton, “the Middle East needs resurrection”
di Daniele RocchiJesus’ Sepulchre, fully restored, will welcome thousands of pilgrims and faithful arriving from world countries to celebrate Easter in Jerusalem.…
Solidarity —
Pope Francis donates 100 thousand Euros to the poor of Aleppo. The joy of Msgr. Abou Khazen: “Thank you Your Holiness! We don’t feel abandoned”
di Daniele RocchiPope Francis’ special attention for his “beloved Syria” is continuous, as voiced in his many appeals and requests for dialogue…
Middle East —
Holy Land: the new Custodian, father Francesco Patton, took office yesterday
Holy Land —
Father Patton is the new Custos: “I come with humility, accept me as a brother.” A thought to Syria
di Daniele RocchiFather Francesco Patton is the new Custos of the Holy Land. The Press Office of the Holy See communicated his…
