Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab has lit Christmas trees in the most important religious historical sites in our beloved Jordan. She started this process at the Baptism Site, then proceeded to top of Mount Nebo as it is the first time that a Christmas tree was lit on top of Mount Mar Elias in Ajloun. The minister, alongside members of staff of the ministry and the Jordan Tourism Board, will continue to plant and light the Tree of Hope in our beloved Jordan.

A quarter of a century ago, the entire humanity was awaiting the great event, namely the start of the third millennium marking the start of years crossing the second millennium barrier, which was called at the time the Great Jubilee Year. At the time, the world with all its shades got ready for that year, and tourism in particular was a major concern for the major tourist countries which undoubtedly benefited from the resuscitation of the tourism sector.

As the holiday season approaches, particularly Christmas, conversations in social circles often take on a near-pessimistic tone concerning the future of the Christian presence in the Middle East. The signs of decline have become increasingly apparent, a reality that does not bode well, unless communities recognize the gravity of this rapid depletion and act accordingly.

Optimists argue that Christian presence is neither inevitable nor irreversible. With proper planning and swift action, this decline can be addressed.

The participants in the memorial service for "Pasha" Ma'rouf Al-Bakhit, which marks the first anniversary of his passing away, have mapped out a wonderful national impression, as the Royal Cultural Center became a miniature image of the great homeland in the solemn presence of motley of society members. They all came to express recognition of Dr.

Education is the mainstay of advancement in countries. It is one of the major bases for building civilized nations whose aim is to achieve peace and prosperity as a well as attain progress in all walks of life.

Among most of the renowned schools that made extremely tangible progress in societies and helped promote societies into a new era of  glory are the Franciscan-run schools in all parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East.

After a quarter of a century of emigration and being away from the homeland, media colleague and writer Bashar Jarrar returns to Jordan to launch his two books, namely “The Revelation of an Emigrant”  and  “Qurbano” at Terra Sancta College where he had pursued his studies. He says with clarity that is not devoid of anguish: “I never encourage emigration” or rather “travel but do not emigrate.” As if he is saying to the generations nowadays who want to look for a better life in a place far from their homeland: “Never think that happiness awaits you in foreign countries.

Over a two-hour period, a warm meeting took place between the Catholic Center for Studies and Media (CCSM) members of staff and Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court His Excellenc

After a year of constant war, as the cycle of death continues unabated, we feel the need as Christians and as citizens to seek out the hope that comes from our faith. First, we must admit that we are exhausted, paralyzed by grief and fear.

Pope Francis' letter to the Christians in the East incorporates several messages. He chose to publish it on October 7, which is a pivotal day that affected all components of the Arab people in one way or another, including the Christians who opted to remain in the Gaza Strip, in churches--especially the Church of the Holy Family and the Church of Saint Porphyrius--and who experience daily martyrdom, hunger, as well as all kinds of physical and psychological pain.

Among the few world leaders with a steadfast commitment to advocating peace, recognizing its importance not only regionally but globally, is His Majesty King Abdullah II. This was evident during his recent address to the UN General Assembly 2024.