On February 2, 2026, at the Pro Cathedral of the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord was celebrated with great solemnity, a day that the Church dedicates in a special way to consecrated life. The celebration, presided over by His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, brought together numerous faithful, religious men and women, in an atmosphere of deep prayer and ecclesial communion. From the very beginning of the homily, the Cardinal invited the assembly not […]
A new pavilion has been inaugurated at the Helen Keller School in Beit Hanina, an institution that has been accompanying girls and boys with special educational needs for years. The school, supported by the Custody of the Holy Land, confirms itself as a place where education is intertwined with inclusion, care, and respect for the dignity of every person. “It is not ability that counts, but the will to grow” Br. Francesco Ielpo, custos of the Holy Land, described the […]
Since February 2023 the Shepherds’ Field, one of the most significant places of the Gospel tradition near Bethlehem, has been involved in a new and complex archaeological excavation campaign, the result of the collaboration between the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology and the Custody of the Holy Land. A project that combines scientific rigor, attention to pilgrimage and sensitivity toward the local population, in a context marked by profound political and social difficulties. Leading the work in the field is […]
The friars of the Washington DC monastery inaugurated the month of November by hosting the traditional Mass and gala dinner, attended by the custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Francesco Ielpo. Now in its fifteenth edition, this charitable event culminates with the presentation of the Custody’s highest honor to those who have distinguished themselves in helping the mission of the friars of the Holy Land: the Grato Animo medal. The event was also attended by a delegation from the Magnificat […]
