Eastern Christianity

Pope Leo XIV's historic journey to Turkey and Lebanon: a symbolic voyage blending homage, interreligious dialogue, ecumenism, and compassion in the face of contemporary challenges. A powerful gesture for peace, reconciliation, and hope at the heart of civilizations.

Bethlehem is preparing for the complete restoration of the Grotto of the Nativity in 2026, a holy site steeped in history and faith. This project, the result of international and interfaith cooperation, aims to preserve this universal symbol while revitalizing religious celebrations and tourism, which are bearers of hope and peace.

Celebrating All Saints' Day: a feast of light uniting martyrs, saints, and the anonymous. An invitation to become light through daily love and prayer.

Alexander of Jerusalem, bishop of the 3rd century, builder of a library and catechism school; martyred around 250. Model of the union between knowledge and charity.

Saint Narcissus, Bishop of Jerusalem, guardian of Easter Sunday: a witness of peace, unity, and faith. Inspiring patience, forgiveness, and prayer.

Saint Jude, former zealot turned apostle of faithful love: his question in the Upper Room reveals that God manifests himself in daily fidelity. History, epistle, iconography and devotion.

Simon the Zealot, apostle converted from combat to universal love: from political resistance to the evangelical mission, witness of charity and martyrdom.

The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14) reveals that humility opens the way to justification: reading, meditating on and living the salvation received through mercy.