Despite the challenges and difficult circumstances, the youth movements of the Holy Land organized their summer camps for 2025, affirming that hope is unconquerable. In the Diocese of Jerusalem, a variety of spiritual and educational activities brought together hundreds of young people on a journey of faith, love, and renewal — reaffirming that youth are
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Beneath the incense-filled vaults of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of the most intricate and profound archaeological operations in the Holy Land is unfolding. What began in 2022 as a restoration project for the church’s deteriorating floor has become a journey into the deep layers of sacred history. Photo credit: LPJ.org and Custodia
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Please take a moment to watch this new video published by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. It covers the mission and goals of the LPJ along with a brief history, utilizing beautiful scenery, historical art and archival photography.
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Please take a moment to read this reflection from Sami El-Yousef, Chief Executive Officer of the LPJ. In it, he provides a deep reflection stemming from his first-hand experience in the Holy Land, along with the data from the individuals, services, donors and foundations that are coordinated through his offices. “The most troubling part is that
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Dear members, Below you will find a statement from the LPJ regarding the tragic bombing of the Compound of the Holy Family in Gaza. Please join us and the Latin Patriarchate in prayer for the victims and community suffering the results of this tragedy. This morning, at approximately 10:20 a.m., the Compound of the Holy Family in
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On June 24, 2025, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV confirmed the election as new Custos of the Holy Land and Guardian of Mount Zion. Br Francesco Ielpo is Italian, born on May 18, 1970. He took his solemn vows in 1998, and was ordained to the priesthood in 2000. From 2013 onward, he performed several
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On June 14, 2025, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, celebrated a Holy Mass of Thanksgiving for the apostolate of Hogar Niño Dios. The Sisters of the Incarnate Word organized the event, and children and staff from the facility were delighted to participate. Many from families and the local community were in
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The Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land welcome the announcement of the ceasefire in Gaza, which aims to end the hostilities in Gaza, return the Israeli hostages and release the Palestinian prisoners. We hope that this ceasefire will mark an important end to the violence that has caused immeasurable suffering. It is a necessary step
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As we go through this Advent season, we look with joy to the coming of Our Lord, Our Savior. The news from the Holy Land continues to be bleak, but in the midst of the sadness, they look for a better tomorrow. With the leadership of Cardinal Pizzaballa and Sami El Yousef, the support we
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Please take a moment to read and reflect upon the message below from CEO of the LPJ, Sami El-Yousef, where he outlines all the pivotal spiritual and material good that has been provided to the unfortunate individuals and families caught amidst the conflict. As we approach the one-year mark! “As we approach the one-year mark
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