Fr John Luke Gregory said Syrians were seeking to return to ordinary life

The Pope has appointed Franciscans to two of the most prestigious posts in the Holy Land. Neither speaks Arabic, so what's going on?

Father Francois Murad killed in north Syria near the Turkish border

Jill, Duchess of Hamilton on a spectacular exhibition of Franciscan treasures brought to the Palace of Versailles from the Holy Land

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