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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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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 Assets

PR Packet

Below you may find our PR packet for digital download.

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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Catholic Herald UK

"Developing struggles surrounding the Christians in the Holy Land"

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AngelusNews.com

"In Israel-Gaza war, what Catholics are doing for the Holy Land (and how to help)"

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IN THE NEWS

Recent Online Articles

Experts 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."

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Fr. 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.

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Light shines in the darkness - Christmas 2023

"Christmas Message of Br. Francesco Patton, Custos of the Holy Land"

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Holy Land empty of pilgrims but full of hope and prayer

"Life in Jerusalem and nearby cities since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas has changed utterly, especially for those who were economically dependent on pilgrims."

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