Address of H.E. Cardinal Pietro ParolinAddress.pdf
Author: vaticano@ambpalpss.com
VATICAN CITY, December 12, 2024 – President Mahmoud Abbas officially inaugurated the new building of the Embassy of the State of Palestine to the Vatican on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in Palestine’s diplomatic efforts.Following the raising of the Palestinian flag above the new embassy, President Abbas delivered a brief statement, reiterating his call to countries that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine to do so.He emphasized the need for the international community to take responsibility and affirm the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, culminating in the establishment of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital,…
H.E. President Mahmoud Abbas visits His Holiness Pope Francis, and discusses the need for a ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking to Vatican Media, he says that he asked the Pope to continue to promote recognition of the State of Palestine in the international community.Article.pdf
The “Nativity of Bethlehem 2024” displayed in the Paul VI Hall was designed by two artists from Bethlehem, Johny Andonia and Faten Nastas Mitwasi. The main structure is 3 meters tall, consisting of a circular base, and, at the top, the famous Star of Bethlehem.The representation blends centuries-old traditions of local artisans with contemporary elements. The materials used include iron for the main structure, olive wood for the statues of the Holy Family and other depictions, as well as mother-of-pearl, stone, ceramic, glass, felt, and fabric. During the preparation, collection, and construction of the artwork, the artists collaborated with several…
Gran Magistero OESSH15 h · “Betlemme piange l’assenza di pellegrini mentre Roma ne attende milioni”. Con queste parole l’Ambasciatore di Palestina presso la Santa Sede Issa Kassisieh si è rivolto oggi al Governatore Generale dell’Ordine del Santo Sepolcro di Gerusalemme, lamentando il drammatico collasso dell’economia palestinese fortemente dipendente dalla attività ricettiva. L’Ambasciatore ha quindi auspicato un immediato cessate il fuoco in Terra Santa anche in vista dell’anno giubilare. Il Governatore Generale a sua volta ha riferito all’Ambasciatore circa l’impegno dell’Ordine per alleviare, attraverso il sostegno al Patriarcato Latino, le sofferenze del popolo palestinese.…“Bethlehem is crying over the absence of pilgrims while Rome is…
Interview by H.E. Ambassador Issa KassissiehInterview.pdf
Pope Francis’ letter to Middle East CatholicsLetter.pdf
Prayer of the Holy Father in the Basilica of Saint Mary MajorSunday, 6 October 2024.Prayer of the Holy Father Francis.pdf
Speech by His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 26 September 2024.Full text of H.E. President Abbas’ speech. pdf
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