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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 FOR DOWNLOAD
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.
Mission Brochures & Documents
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.
CatholicNewsAgency.com
"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
Contact us for interview opportunities with Father Peter F. Vasko, O.F.M. or a representative from our PR staff.
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Recent Online Articles
Cradling Christianity speakers stress peace, support for Holy Land
"The annual Cradling Christianity Mass and dinner to benefit the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land was held Thursday, Sept. 12 at Columbus Our Lady of Victory Church with Cardinal Christophe Pierre as the featured speaker."
Read ArticleExperts announce latest in restoration work on Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher
"On December 21, new updates on the ongoing work at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem were presented to leaders of the three communities responsible for the basilica: the Greek Orthodox, the Roman Catholic (Custody of the Holy Land), and the Armenian Apostolic churches."
Read ArticleFr. Faltas: 'Women are weavers of peace'
The Vicar of Custody of Holy Land, Fr. Ibrahim Faltas, writes an article for L'Osservatore Romano, insisting that women are great witnesses and weavers of peace, as two women are killed every hour in Gaza.
Read ArticleLight shines in the darkness - Christmas 2023
"Christmas Message of Br. Francesco Patton, Custos of the Holy Land"
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