A shocking and unjustified comparison has surfaced between Lord Jesus Christ and Genghis Khan on the heels of remarks by an occupation prime minister suggesting that military strength and conquest make great leaders superior to those who carry moral messages. At its core, this comparison does not reveal an overview of history as much as it reflects a crisis in comprehending what strength truly means.
In a gesture reflecting the divine message of Christianity and expressing the nobility of the Jerusalem Heads of Churches, they have issued a statement on supporting Augusta Victoria Hospital's readiness to provide free treatment for Gaza children diagnosed with leukemia.
On December 31, 2025, as the hands of the clock overlap pointing to 12:00 midnight people sta
With the advent of Christmas and the celebrations marking the onset of the new year 2026, people send messages of love with good wishes usually starting with the term, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year".
At one time in history, the tiny Christin community in Gaza Strip stood at over 2,000 people. Nowadays its members may number 600 people or even fewer.
Over the past two years, pilgrimage to the Holy Land has diminished to a very low point with fewer than ever groups visiting the holy sites in the land that marks the birth of Lord Jesus Christ, His death, and resurrection from the dead.
After several days of being away from Italy, Pope Leo XIV returned to Rome following days he spent in Turkey and Lebanon. In Turkey, he commemorated the 1,700th anniversary of the convening of the Council of Nicaea, the first gathering that brought together bishops from around the world, at the time which obviated a doctrinal schism in the Church.
The Catholic Church has persistently strived to extend a helping hand to the poor and the needy in various fields foremost of which is providing free medical care.
Vatican media has reported that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV had earlier inaugurated San Martino the Apostolic Almoner’s new facility under the Colonnade of St. Peter's Basilica which expands healthcare services for the poor, including a radiology unit to quickly diagnose the most common illnesses affecting people living on the streets.
I write from Beirut awaiting the arrival of Pope Leon XIV in the blessed Land of Cedars, Lebanon. As Jordanians, we undoubtedly share the joy of our Lebanese brethren by welcoming His Holiness, the new Pope, arriving for the first time in an Arab country in the East that still years for peace.
