Terra Santa (Holy Land) News from the Custody of the Holy Land

DOORS OF MERCY CLOSE IN THE HOLY LAND
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A Eucharistic celebration in the Basilica of Gethsemane has gathered priests, religious and local Christians for the closing of the Holy Door.

THE LIGHTING OF THE TREE IN BETHLEHEM: A SIGN OF PEACE
Spk1 – 00.00.09
On Saturday, December 3, in Manger Square, the lighting of the big Christmas Tree has started the festivities. Bethlehem is once again waiting for Christmas.

CUSTOS OF THE HOLY LAND MEETS THE NEEDY IN BETHLEHEM
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Father Francesco Patton visits the projects, carried out by the Franciscan Social Services Office in Bethlehem, in support of people and families in need.

CONCLUSION OF CELEBRATION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF ST. ANNE
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Nazareth celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of the Daughters of St. Anne. Celebrations concluded with the launching of a documentary and a solemn mass.

JAFFA: AN ANCIENT CITY, SCENE OF BIBLICAL EPISODES
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The ancient city of Jaffa, now part of Tel Aviv, is known for its biblical episodes related to the prophet Jonah and the apostle Peter.