Articles on this issue "Middle East"

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

Decry Plan to Confiscate Convent Land

Washington, D.C., (Zenit.org) | 729 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) | 862 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) | 844 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) | 1115 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 | 1305 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) | 1699 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 | 1513 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) | 1179 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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Outcome of "Arab Spring" Uncertain, Says Patriarch

Hopes Efforts of Protestors Will Bring a Better Future

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While the political protests sweeping through the Middle East and Northern Africa to bring an end to oppressive regimes is a positive development, there is a concern regarding the final …

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Mideast Looks Ahead; Pakistan's Great Loss

Sant'Egidio Gathers Muslim, Christian Leaders

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Church in Lebanon Seeks Greater Role for Laity

Follows Up on Synod Resolutions

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The 24th proposition from last October's synod on the Middle East affirms that the synod fathers want lay people to have greater responsibility in the Church, being apostles at work and …

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