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2010 - MAY

Easter reflection in Jerusalem. 2010/05/26
By: Mr. Sami El-Yousef of CNEWA

A Must Read. This is extremely insightful. Will leave at the edge of your seat ready to book a flight to the Holy Land.

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MIDEAST CHRISTIANS NOT VICTIMS OF FATE, SAYS PRELATE 2010/05/18
Source: Zenit

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2010 - FEB

An Unheard Voice in the Holy Land 2010/02/07
By: Mark Riedemann of Zenit

Interview With Patriach Twal of Jerusalem This interview was conducted by Mark Riedemann for "Where God Weeps," a weekly television and radio show produced by Catholic Radio and Television Network in conjunction with the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need.

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2010 - JAN

Guidelines for Mideast Synod 2010/01/19
Source: Zenit

"The Catholic Church in the Middle East: Communion and Witness" Here are the "lineamenta," or guidelines, for the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops, to be held Oct. 10-24. The theme for the synod is: "The Catholic Church in the Middle East: Communion and Witness. 'No

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Statement From Prelates Who Support Holy Land 2010/01/14
Source: Zenit

"Peace With Justice Is Within Reach"

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Holy Land Custos Notes Problem of Egypt Wall 2010/01/12
Source: Zenit

Thanks Pope for Support of Human Rights

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2009 - DEC

Palestinian family gathers in Bethlehem for traditional celebration 2009/12/28
By: Judith Sudilovsky of Catholic News Service

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) -- The doorbell rang at the stately Sansour home and, amid smiles and hugs, the long-awaited uncle, Dr. Ramzi Sansour, and his family entered to a clamor of cheerful greetings from his brother and sister and their families.

Journeying from Ra...

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Homily from Midnight Mass in Bethlehem 2009/12/25
By: Fouad Twal, Patriarch of Zenit

"Today Once Again Our Lord and Savior Is Born Among Us" Here is the homily delivered by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fouad Twal, during Midnight Mass in Bethlehem.

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2009 - NOV

Pilgrims bolster Christian presence in Holy Land 2009/11/30
By: JOSEPH KENNY of St. Louis Review

ISRAEL — Pilgrims play an important part in keeping Christianity alive in the Holy Land.

One place where that is obvious is at the Mount of Beatitudes, a hill at the northwestern point of the Sea of Galilee where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Early in the morning on Nov....

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Beatified nun could inspire Holy Land´s Christians, says patriarch 2009/11/23
By: Judith Sudilovsky of Catholic News Service

NAZARETH, Israel (CNS) -- A newly beatified nun from the Holy Land could serve as an inspiration for Christians who remain there, said the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem.

The Nov. 22 beatification "breathes upon us a new spirit, renews our church and invites us to the ha...

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Cross with mother of pearl - 5P-AMP-R-28

This is a magnificient hand-carved cross...

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