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Giving life to the desert
How to improve living conditions in the desert ... a series of conferences, workshops and trips that deal with the issue of desertification in [...]
Publish Date: 2012-12-06
Vera Baboun, the first woman mayor of Bethlehem
The role of the new generations and their education: these are among Vera Baboun’s priorities as new mayor of the city of Bethlehem.
Publish Date: 2012-11-26
After the ceasefire_a reflection by the Custos of the Holy Land
"We are called to live together in this land. We want to show with our lives that this calling is possible." The words of [...]
Publish Date: 2012-11-22
Peace for God’s Land
“We don’t want a truce. We want peace,” said Monsignor William Shomali, Patriarchal Vicar of Jerusalem commented on the events of the last few [...]
Publish Date: 2012-11-20
From Gaza…Abuna Pablo’s witness
“We ask for an end to this injustice and for the strength to forgive.” Abuna Pablo, priest of the Incarnate Word, shares his witness [...]
Publish Date: 2012-11-20
The Holy City after the scare
Witnesses by shopkeepers, pilgrims and the local population of Jerusalem after the last few days of fear. Our cameras sought out the impressions of [...]
Publish Date: 2012-11-19
Gaza: more violence. The church in the Holy Land is praying
The Custody of the Holy Land is following the situation in the Gaza Strip with careful apprehension. This situation is the fruit of [...]
Publish Date: 2012-11-15
Qalandiya International
Qalandiya International, the first Palestinian Biennale of Contemporary Art, borrows its name from the homonymous checkpoint between Jerusalem and the Palestinian Territories, a [...]
Publish Date: 2012-11-08
Catholic Priests of the Holy land: “No” to the Wall
The Catholic Priests of the Holy Land deny the existence of any agreement with Israeli authorities regarding a separation wall … “the new path [...]
Publish Date: 2012-10-24
Taybeh, Christians who invest in themselves
This year’s Oktoberfest in Taybeh has been a great success. Taybeh, the only completely Christian Palestinian town, has been able to face its local [...]
Publish Date: 2012-10-23
"The Sun" in the Holy Land
The Italian Band 'The Sun' is in the Holy Land for the second time...with their music, encounters and desire to support the reality of [...]
Publish Date: 2012-10-18
The ancient olive trees of Gethsemane
They’re in excellent condition and they tell a thousand-year story of this holy place…the results of the scientific research on the eight olive trees [...]
Publish Date: 2012-10-17
“Saint Francis” Tournament: young Palestinian football players on the field
Giving back hope to children and teenagers through football … This is what the Children Without Borders Football Academy suggests. In Beit Shaour over [...]
Publish Date: 2012-10-11
Another desecration
The umpteenth anti-Christian provocation. On the gate of the Little Cenacle: profanity in Hebrew written against the Mother of Jesus. The local church quickly [...]
Publish Date: 2012-10-02
The other face of Gaza
A thousand photographs to represent his land, choosing not to highlight the problems there but life…on display in Jerusalem the pictures of photographer Shareef [...]
Publish Date: 2012-10-01
Caritas Baby Hospital, 60th Anniversary
The Caritas Baby Hospital celebrates its 60th anniversary. William Shomali celebrated the mass on September 22 in Bethlehem to thank the sisters and all [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-27
Islam, the Road to Knowledge
Exploring the road to knowledge…a dialogue with Islam as a possible route for mutual understanding. A few days after the violent protests against [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-26
CELRA, the Latin Bishops and the Pope’s message
United in Amman, Jordan, the Latin Bishops from all over the Middle East met to discuss the Pope’s message after his trip to Lebanon, [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-20
Syria: a critical situation for refugees
“There are still many uncertainties and civilians are fleeing.” The future of Syria remains uncertain, while in Jordan the refugee crisis has been increasing. [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-20
…building a future together in the Middle East
“Show the world that it is possible to live together without hatred and build a future together in the Middle East. The Pope in [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-18
Benedict XVI in Lebanon, pilgrimage of peace
Benedict XVI’s pilgrimage to Lebanon opens with the sign of peace. Ratzinger signed the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation and met with political and religious leaders [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-15
The Year of Pilgrimage
A boom of tourists in the Holy Land in the first half of 2012. The Church invites everyone to go on a pilgrimage [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-13
Eucharistic symphony in Gethsemane
Music helps us go back to our roots when the church praised God with one voice.” In Gethsemane on Saturday, September 22, the first [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-12
New beginning for Magnificat
New classrooms and renovations…a new beginning for Magnificat, the Custodia Terra Santa school of music, an example of excellence promoting both culture and co-existence. [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-08
Under the sign of the Cross, from Cyprus to Lebanon
On the occasion of his third visit to the Middle East, the Pope will sign the Apostolic Exhortation in Lebanon that will conclude the [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-07
Beirut, city of memories
A look at Beirut, the big Lebanese capital: a capital of modernity and coexistence, but also a wounded city that shows signs of conflict [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-05
The umpteenth anti-Christian provocation in Latrun
The umpteenth anti-Christian provocation caused damage to the Latrun monastery. Some graffiti bearing vulgar offenses to Jesus were found by the Trappist monks living [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-04
Cardinal Martini and Jerusalem - Interview with Fr. David Neuhaus
Cardinal Martini and Jerusalem ... In 2002, he chose to move to the Holy City, seeing it as the final stage of his cultural [...]
Publish Date: 2012-09-04
Cyprus, from the Pope’s visit to today
Cyprus is getting ready to host European bishops and talk about crisis. A new window for the Island chosen by the pope in 2010 [...]
Publish Date: 2012-08-31
Sabine, Olympic Pride of Bethlehem
Eighteen-year-old Sabine Hazboun, a swimmer from Bethlehem, was one of the five Palestinian athletes to attend the London Olympic Games. In her specialty [...]
Publish Date: 2012-08-29
Together to live together better
After the violent episode that occurred three days ago at the residential complex of Beit Bahi, one cannot help but feeling a certain anxiety [...]
Publish Date: 2012-08-23
Lebanon. Places awaiting the arrival of Benedict XVI
The Pope’s itinerary during his three-day visit to Lebanon from his signing of the post-synodal exhortation to his encounter with the youth to the [...]
Publish Date: 2012-08-10
Magnificat, an important acknowledgment
The Magnificat Institute in Jerusalem, the music school for Custodia Terra Santa, has direct access to the highest level of instrumental instruction and can [...]
Publish Date: 2012-08-01
At the Service of the Holy Land
Four young men from different parts of Italy arrived in the Holy Land last March. Their purpose is to perform civil service abroad, as [...]
Publish Date: 2012-07-23
Lebanon prepares for the Pope
Lebanon prepares to welcome the Pope. Two months before the arrival of the Pope, a press conference presents the event, whose logistics, organization and [...]
Publish Date: 2012-07-20
Welcome Home
40 young Palestinians from all over the world returned to their homeland, Palestine, a few days ago. For some it is the first time, [...]
Publish Date: 2012-07-12
The Vatican and the Holocaust...at Yad VaShem
At Yad VaShem in Jerusalem, the critical report about Pope Pius XII has been changed. H.E. Msgr. Franco comments on this for our telecameras.
Publish Date: 2012-07-09
Bethlehem, world heritage
A few hours after the expected news and Bethlehem is already celebrating the milestone attained ... UNESCO has included the [...]
Publish Date: 2012-06-29
A Children’s feast
In Bethlehem as in Austria. The fortieth edition of the Children Summer games was organized in the town where Jesus was born. Two days [...]
Publish Date: 2012-06-26
Mondo X
The youth of the Mondo X community are in charge of welcoming pilgrims, managing and embellishing the gardens, amongst other things on Mount Tabor, [...]
Publish Date: 2012-06-20
Holy See and Israeli State: “Significant progress towards conclusions of the Agreement.”
“A constructive atmosphere and significant progress towards the conclusion of the Agreement,” according to the official press release related to the Bilateral Work Commission [...]
Publish Date: 2012-06-14
Light in Jerusalem 2012
"Light in Jerusalem" changes Jerusalem's aspect, the festival of lights has come back again this year, to light with colors, installations, and music [...]
Publish Date: 2012-06-12
Website in Arabic
The website of the Franciscan Media Center is now available also in Arabic, a new tool dedicated to Christian Arabic speakers: it’s now easier [...]
Publish Date: 2012-06-07
Palestinian Mothers on their Way to Milan
Thirteen Palestinian mothers were selected from the Martini institute of the University of Bethlehem to attend the World Meeting of Families with the pope. [...]
Publish Date: 2012-05-24
One Year and a Half of Arab Spring
"We have to wait and see what happens." A year and a half after the beginning of the so-called “Arab Spring,” the Custos of [...]
Publish Date: 2012-05-23
The 7th World Tourism Congress in Cancun
Cancun, in Mexico, has hosted the 7th World Tourism Congress. Among the offers, special attention was given to pilgrimages to the Holy Land.
Publish Date: 2012-05-16
The Relay of Peace
Run4Unity is now in its third edition, the relay of peace which was held simultaneously in 300 cities around the world. An initiative of [...]
Publish Date: 2012-05-15
The Catholic Centre for Studies and Media in Jordan
The new Catholic Centre for Studies and Media was inaugurated in Amman. The organization wishes to foster the development of communication, at the service [...]
Publish Date: 2012-05-03
May 1st in Bethlehem
The celebrations of May Day at the John Paul II Foundation... to celebrate the day of workers in the land of St. Joseph.
Publish Date: 2012-05-02
John Paul II and Bethlehem
A year after the beatification, Bethlehem celebrates the beloved Pope John Paul II. Fr. Ibrahim Faltas remembers his visit and love for the city, [...]
Publish Date: 2012-05-01
Betlehem, Remembering the Siege of the Nativity
Ten years later, we look back at the thirty-nine long days of the siege of the Basilica of the Nativity with Father Amjad, then [...]
Publish Date: 2012-04-26
Walking in the Palestinian Territories
It’s an area to value in all its beauty… In Jerusalem, the book “Walking Palestine” was presented, a travel guide through the West Bank.
Publish Date: 2012-04-23
Lest We Forget
In all Israel, April 19, 2012 is the day dedicated to the remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust. Two minutes of silence [...]
Publish Date: 2012-04-19
At the School of Peace
Beginning with the new generations. In the Coptic school of Beit Hanina, in Jerusalem, this is the motto that guided the day of peace, [...]
Publish Date: 2012-04-19
Interview with the Custos
The ecumenical choice of one date to celebrate together the Catholic and Orthodox Easter in the Holy Land, the possible initiative of a "Court [...]
Publish Date: 2012-04-18
Experience the Holy Land: FMC Online
The new website of the Franciscan Media Center is now online. The portal, found at the address www.fmc-terrasanta.org in six languages, contains all the [...]
Publish Date: 2012-03-29
The Magic Lamp: Expressing Oneself with Music
Music as a possibility of self-expression... also passes through the Magic Lamp, a concert of exclusive Arabic songs for children sponsored by the music [...]
Publish Date: 2012-03-26
Jean Vanier in Bethlehem
The founder of “L’Arche” is in Bethlehem to talk about himself. At the Dar Annadwa congress center, Jean Vanier talked for an hour [...]
Publish Date: 2012-03-20
Christian Workers Movement in the Holy Land
Sono stati consegnati 80 nuovi appartamenti nella periferia di Gerusalemme. L’iniziativa è stata promossa dal Patriarcato Latino di Gerusalemme con il contributo del Movimento [...]
Publish Date: 2012-03-20
Pilgrims of Justice
In Bethlehem, on the anniversary of the construction of the wall, the "Pilgrims of Justice" of Pax Christi traveled the Holy Land to meet [...]
Publish Date: 2012-03-06
The Custos Writes to Shimon Peres
“These slogans hurt the feelings of all the Christians in Israel.” These words are from the letter that the Custos of the Holy [...]
Publish Date: 2012-02-29
“Righteous among the Nations”
Seventy years after having defied the Nazis and saved the lives of two French Jewish girls, Sister Marie Emilienne has become a “Righteous Among [...]
Publish Date: 2012-02-29
Jerusalem prays for Syria
Jerusalem prays for Syria. Responding together to the appeal of the Custos of the Holy Land, Christians of all confessions ask for the [...]
Publish Date: 2012-02-20
Syrian Emergency, the Appeal of the Custos
Syrian emergency: the appeal of the Custos of the Holy Land who asks “to support, through a concrete gesture, the numerous Syrian Christians and [...]
Publish Date: 2012-02-16
Israel Moved by Christian Art
"Go back and visit the holy places." This is the appeal of the teachers of Tel Aviv University during a conference on the beauty [...]
Publish Date: 2012-02-15
Living in the Land of God
How do people one live in the land of God? “Encounters beyond the walls,” the voices and faces of the Holy Land in [...]
Publish Date: 2012-02-14
Nativity Scenes from the Trentino
The exhibition of 15 Nativity Scenes from the Trentino has ended. In the Basilica of St. Catherine in Bethlehem, the closing ceremony took [...]
Publish Date: 2012-02-13
Extremist Provocations
“Death to Christians.” A provocation was found on the car of an orthodox religious in Jerusalem. The churches were quick to condemn the [...]
Publish Date: 2012-02-09
The Visit of Massimo D’Alema
“It’s a great thrill to see the Holy Sepulchre and to observe the work of the Franciscans for the preservation of the Holy Places.” [...]
Publish Date: 2012-02-07
The Media and Education for Peace
To promote a culture of peace through the media. This issue was discussed at length in a project supported by the European Union and [...]
Publish Date: 2012-02-06