Articles on this issue "Middle East"

Final Statement From Arab Christian Media Conference

At the Service of Justice, Peace and Human Rights

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 539 hits

Here is the final statement from a conference on Arab Christian Media, held this week in Jordan. * * * The Catholic Center for Studies and Media in Jordan in cooperation with the Pontifical …

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Patriarch Twal to Arab Christian Media Conference

"The Media is capable of toppling or upholding governments as it is also capable of starting wars and ending others"

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 612 hits

Here is the speech of Patriarch Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, at the conference this week onthe Arab Christian Media at the Service of Justice, Peace and Human Rights. It was held …

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Founder of Studies Center on the Role of Arab Christian Media

"Media must be a servant of Justice, Peace and Human Rights"

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 554 hits

Here is the speech byFather Rifat Bader, Director of the Catholic Center for Studies and Media, at a conference this week sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications …

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US Bishops Reiterate Call for 2-State Solution in Israel Conflict

Decry Plan to Confiscate Convent Land

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) | 795 hits

The U.S. bishops support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose policies that undermine a just resolution to the conflict, such as Israel's decision to re-route …

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Man Training for Diaconate Killed in Syria

Archbishop Laments Decreased Church Participation Amid Danger

Damascus, (Zenit.org) | 904 hits

The bishop of Damascus reports that the Christian sector of the city is in danger, as a man studying for the permanent diaconate was killed this week by a bomb blast. Benjamin Camil, 35, was …

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Holy Thursday Homily From Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

"Here in the Middle East, to be a disciple of Christ is a vocation of the cross"

Jerusalem, (Zenit.org) | 897 hits

Here is the text of the homily by PatriarchFouad Twal of Jerusalem for today's Mass of the Lord's Supper. * * * Excellencies, dear Fathers and Sisters, dear Pilgrims, and to all our faithful: …

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Texts for Via Crucis in the Colosseum (Part 3)

"In your infinite love you reclothed us with the dignity of sons and daughters"

Vatican City, (Zenit.org) | 1159 hits

In the days leading up to Good Friday, ZENIT is republishing the texts for the Via Crucis that Pope Francis will lead in the Colosseum. The texts this year were prepared byLebanese young …

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Looking Back: Synods Held During Benedict XVI's Reign

Summarizing Facets of a Pontificate

Rome, (Zenit.org) José Antonio Varela Vidal | 1410 hits

Pope Benedict XVI left an important legacy to the Church, having convoked five Assemblies of the Synod of Bishops, some "general" and others "special." A synod results in a papal document …

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New Chaldean Patriarch Sako Takes Possession of the See of Baghdad

Urges Fellow Iraqis Not to Flee the Country

Baghdad, (Zenit.org) | 1773 hits

On Wednesday, the new Chaldean Patriarch of the Church, Louis Raphael I Sako, celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Joseph the mass of enthronement of the Patriarchal See in Baghdad. The …

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Keep the Faith in Iraq

New Patriarch Appeals to Faithful Not to Flee

Rome, (Zenit.org) John Pontifex | 1582 hits

THE new leader of the largest Church inIraqhas told his dwindling faithful to stop emigrating, warning them that Christianity in the Middle East risks becoming “a distant memory”. Speaking …

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What Is the Future for Iraq's Last Christians?

Patriarch Laments That Exodus Continues

Rome, (Zenit.org) | 1225 hits

Patriarch Louis Raphaël I Sako of the Chaldean Church, the archbishop of Baghdad, told Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need that Christians are continuing to leave Iraq for a number of …

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Pope's Q-and-A With Press en Route to Lebanon

"Christians and Arabs Have Built These Lands and Must Live Together"

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Here is a Vatican transcription and translation of Benedict XVI's reponses to journalists' questions during his flight to Beirut today. The Holy Father answered various questions regarding war …

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A Look at the Church in Lebanon

Papal Trip Begins in Just Over a Week

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For Benedict XVI's Sept. 14-16 apostolic trip to Lebanon, during which he will sign and issue the postsynodal apostolic exhortation of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of …

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Pope to Distribute Arabic-Language YouCat During Lebanon Trip

Catechism Will Be a Personal Gift From Benedict XVI for 50,000 Youth

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Benedict XVI will distribute copies of a new Arabic translation of the youth catechism during his visit to Sept. 14-16 visit to Lebanon. The first copies of YOUCAT in Arabic are set to be …

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Papal Greeting to Mar Dinkha IV, Catholicos Patriarch of the Assyrian Church

"I wish to reiterate my solidarity with the Christian communities in Iraq and throughout the Middle East"

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Here is a message Pope Benedict XVI sent to Mar Dinkha IV, Catholicos Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East congratulating him on the anniversary of his episcopal consecration. * * * …

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