Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre

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Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

Cardinal Filoni warns that Christians in the Holy Land are feeling the dearth of pilgrims

Jan 8, 2024

By Eduardo Berdejo

The grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher, Cardinal Fernando Filoni, concluded on Jan. 3 a five-day... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the leaders of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem at the Vatican on Nov. 9, 2023.

Pope Francis laments ‘innocent dead’ in Holy Land conflict

Nov 9, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Holy Father made the remarks during a meeting Thursday with a Catholic order of knighthood that supports the Holy... Read more

Palazzo della Rovere, also called Palazzo dei Penitenzieri.

Historic building near Vatican to become Four Seasons hotel

Mar 14, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

A Catholic order of knighthood has signed a leasing agreement that will allow a Four Seasons hotel to manage part... Read more

Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Cardinal: Renewal of Knights of the Holy Sepulchre goes deeper than swords

May 26, 2021

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The order’s swearing-in rite will no longer feature a sword. Cardinal Fernando Filoni explains why. Read more

Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

Cardinal asks Catholics to help pandemic-hit families and schools in the Holy Land

Jun 23, 2020

A cardinal has urged Catholics worldwide to support a fund helping families and schools in the Holy Land affected by... Read more

Cardinal Edwin O'Brien, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, speaks at a Holy See press conference, Nov. 7, 2018.

Cardinal O'Brien: Don't let Holy Land become a 'museum'

Nov 7, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Edwin O’Brien, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, told journalists Wednesday that the order of... Read more