Byzantine Ukrainian Faithful of France given Eparchy

VATICAN CITY, January 21, 2013 (Zenit.org). Benedict XVI has elevated the apostolic exarchate for Ukrainian faithful of the Byzantine rite resident in France to the rank of eparchy (diocese). The new eparchy…

Syrian Orthodox and Catholics Appeal for Aid In Hassake | ZENIT

Hassake, January 17, 2013 (Zenit.org) A new report from Fides News Agency stated that the people Hassake, the capital of Mesopotamia located in Eastern Syria is suffering tremendously from cold weather, lack…

Pope Benedict Receives Ecumenical Delegation From Finland | ZENIT

Prays for Communion Among Christians on Eve of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Vatican City, January 17, 2013 (Zenit.org) Junno Arocho Esteves An Ecumenical Delegation from Finland was received in audience…

Conference: The Beauty of God’s Presence in the Fathers of the Church

Patristic Symposium held in Saint Patricks, Maynooth By William A. Thomas, Dublin, DEC. 19, 2012 (thanks to Zenit.org) Described as spectacular and the most international and ecumenical Patristic conference ever held in…

Pope Tawadros visits Catholic Churches in Egypt

Michael Victor, Watani International 28 December 2012. Pope Tawadros II seized the opportunity of Christmas to visit the heads of the Churches in Egypt that celebrate Christmas on 25 December, to offer…