Wishing you a blessed Advent Season

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​ As we begin the Advent season, we think of those brothers and sisters confronted with war and violence. We prepared a report for you focusing on the situation of the small Christian minority living in the Holy Land. In addition, watch Pope Francis' moving meeting with Israeli and Palestinian families here in Rome and listen to Father Ibrahim, whose community has been present in Jerusalem for more than 800 years. This is not an easy topic but even more so we are called to continue to pray for peace. On a happier note, we bring you a musical surprise from one of the pontifical universities in the eternal city. The bluegrass band Hillbilly Thomists, including the Angelicum's Rector Father Thomas Joseph White, gave their first international concert. A fun example how faith can be shared through the arts. Evangelization and art are also two topics we explore in our third episode on the Vatican Museums and the preservation of their treasures. Recently, Pope Francis faced a health challenge, leading to the cancellation of several appointments and the apostolic trip to Dubai for the UN climate summit. Thankfully, his condition is stable and improving. Watch our update with more background information. And please, join us also in praying for the health of the Holy Father. Wishing you a blessed Advent As always, please make sure to join our upcoming live streams, which you can see in the infographic below. Thank you so much, and remember that God has a plan and does not make any mistakes,

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