Hundreds of pilgrims from all over the world visit the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth on the day of the Church's celebration of the Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to Mary, and the mystery of the Incarnation takes place. The celebrations began on Sunday with the solemn entrance of the Archbishop of Jerusalem, Mgr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate, who presided over the solemn Mass on Monday 25 March together with Mgr. Marcuzzo, Patriarchal Vicar, Mgr. […]
Early last March, the Covid-19 pandemic reached Cyprus as well, where the Latin community, made up of a few thousand Christians, is composite and variegated. “Cyprus is a beautiful and challenging initiative,” explains Fr. Jerzi Kraj, delegate of the Custody for Cyprus and Vicar of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in Cyprus. “We have been affected by the economic crisis as well, considering that we receive offers both for Holy Masses and from direct donations by people. But thanks to […]
