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Media Resources
Welcome to the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land Media and Press Room. Below you will find all the resources you need to learn more about, and also to promote, the cause of safeguarding the Christian Presence in the Holy Land, which is under attack from every side. Whether it be press releases, image galleries, videos, news articles, or frequently asked questions, this page has everything you need, and more. Further information and more downloadable resources can be found on our FFHL PR Packet page below as well.
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Brochures
Below you may find our recent program brochures for digital download. If you are interested in printed publications for a special event or speaking engagement, please contact us using the contact form on Contact Us page.
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Program Brochures
PUBLICATION
Recent Newsletters
Below you may find our recent newsletter for digital download. If you are interested in printed copy of the latest newsletter, or one from our archives, please contact us using the contact form on Contact Us page.
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MEDIA
Recent Media Interviews
Contact us for interview opportunities with Father Peter F. Vasko, OFM and/or a representative from our PR staff, or to request our PR Packet.
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"Living the religious life in the Holy Land: Two Americans share their stories"
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"In Israel-Gaza war, what Catholics are doing for the Holy Land (and how to help)"
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Recent Press Releases
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Recent Online Articles
Francesco Ielpo new Custos of the Holy Land
Leo XIV has approved the election of the new leader of the Franciscan presence in the Holy Places, following in the footsteps of the saint of Assisi. Italian, 55 years old, the new custos takes over from Francesco Patton who has reached the end of his mandate.
Read ArticlePope Leo advice if feeling ‘stuck and blocked’: look to Jesus
Christians “who feel lost and without a way out” should bring their pain to Jesus Christ, Pope Leo XIV has declared, describing how such a candid display of our vulnerability to Jesus is a fundamental step in any journey of healing.
Read ArticleThe Magnificat Institute prepares to celebrate its first 30 years
The Magnificat Institute of Jerusalem celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, a significant milestone for a unique institution in the heart of Jerusalem's Old City. Founded in 1995 on the initiative of Fr. Armando Pierucci, organist of the Holy Sepulcher, the Institute was established with the aim of filling a cultural void: the absence of musical teaching and practice in the city.
Read ArticleJUBILEE 2025
From 24 December 2024 to 28 December 2025, the Catholic Church celebrates the Ordinary Jubilee, also called the Holy Year. It is a great event of faith which brings with it the richness of Grace and Mercy.
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