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The Custody of the Holy Land joyfully welcomed the new Custos, Br. Francesco Ielpo, OFM!
PATRIARCHS AND HEADS OF THE CHURCHES IN JERUSALEM STATEMENT ON THE ATTACK ON HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH IN GAZA Read the statement: custodia.org/en/news/statem…
Message of condolence and solidarity from the Custody of the Holy Land for the victims of the attack on the Gaza parish READ THE STATEMENT HERE: custodia.org/en/news/messag…
On July 14, the heads of the Churches expressed their solidarity with the community of Taybeh, the only entirely Christian town in Palestine, which has been severely affected by recent violent attacks carried out by Israeli settlers.
In the heart of the Holy Land, we gathered to reflect on the mystery of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus — a gift of love that crosses history and reaches us today.
Priestly Ordinations in the Custody of the Holy Land Read the full article here: custodia.org/en/news/ordina…
In Ain Karem, nestled among the hills west of Jerusalem, the Custody of the Holy Land celebrated the solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. Read the full article here: custodia.org/en/news/the-vo…
On this day, June 24, 2025, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV confirmed the election of the Most Reverend Father Francesco Ielpo, ofm as Custos of the Holy Land and Guardian of Mount Zion. custodia.org/en/news/ielpo-…
Diaconal ordinations: service as a reflection of the Trinity Full article here: custodia.org/en/news/diacon…
The Spirit who gives life: Pentecost in Jerusalem Read the article: custodia.org/en/news/the-sp…
Tabgha, on the shores of mercy: where Peter was healed and the mission began again Article: custodia.org/en/news/tabgha…
On June 2, the Terra Santa College in Bethlehem celebrated graduation's day. Fr. Ibrahim Faltas, Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land, awarded the diplomas together with Fr. George Haddad, the school’s principal, in front of a filled hall.
"Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, fort the Feast of the Visitation, said: 'Our unity is the clearest sign that we belong to Jesus Christ. Let us therefore pray, invoking the intercession of the Holy Spirit: for ourselves, and especially for our brothers and sisters in Gaza.'"
Visit, believe, rejoice: the feast of the Visitation in Ein Karem Article here: custodia.org/en/news/visit-…
On 28 May, on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, the celebrations followed on one another for the solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus. From the afternoon, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land gathered in prayer in the place which holds the memory of this event.
Yesterday, at the Notre Dame Center in Jerusalem, we had the joy of celebrating the graduation of the students from Terra Santa High School. We are incredibly proud of each of them and remain deeply committed to fostering education and academic formation here in the Holy Land.
On Monday, May 12, at the Saint Saviour complex in Jerusalem, a new phase in the construction of the new "Terra Sancta Museum" center was inaugurated. youtube.com/shorts/0vr0iBC…
“The Church will not tire of repeating: let the weapons fall silent. And I would like to thank God for all those who, in silence, in prayer, in offering, weave patterns of peace" Pope Leo XIV