In the evocative village of 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. On June 24, in the grotto-shrine which tradition holds as the birthplace of the Forerunner, a very reduced celebration was held due to current limitations. The mass was presided over by Fr. Francesco Patton, Custos of the Holy Land. John, the child prophet The liturgy drew attention to the […]
On 7 November, a progress report on the archaeological excavations at the Holy Sepulchre was presented to the heads of the three Communities that look after the complex: the Greek Orthodox, the Latin Catholics (Custody of the Holy Land) and the Armenians. The presentation, hosted by the seat of the Custody, was made by the Department of Antiquities of the Sapienza University of Rome, in charge of the excavations. A press release was then released with the main information (the […]
From September 3-7, 2025, the 11th edition of the Franciscan March was held in Jordan, which this year took on a unique international scope. Along with Jordanian youth, Iraqi and Palestinian refugee youth in the country also participated, as well as small groups from Galilee, Bethlehem and Syria. It was a sign of unity and hope that crossed borders and difficulties in the region. The rally in Amman The journey began on Wednesday, September 3 at the Holy Land College […]
On the evening of Saturday, October 28th, the 13th annual Mass and Benefit Dinner in support of the Custody of the Holy Land took place at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, in Washington DC (United States). Raising awarness This event aims to raise awareness among the American public about the mission carried out by the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land for over eight centuries in the Land of Jesus, where they safeguard […]
