Patriarch Gregorios Christmas 2011 Letter

Christmas Letter 2011 Gregorios, by the grace of God,  Patriarch of Antioch and of All the East, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem: May divine grace and apostolic blessing rest on and embrace…

Russian Orthodox and Maronite Patriarchs Meet

BEIRUT, Lebanon, NOV. 17, 2011 thanks to Zenit.org The head of the Russian Orthodox Church met Tuesday with the Maronite Catholic patriarch of Antioch and other Eastern Catholic leaders who were in…

Pope Benedict: Study the Eastern Catholic Churches

Pope’s November Intention: That Whole Church Will Esteem This “Spiritual Treasure” VATICAN CITY, NOV. 3, 2011 thanks to Zenit.org Pope Benedict XVI is praying this month for an increase in knowledge of…

Orthodox & Catholics to Reflect on Common Ethics in Minsk

MINSK, Belarus, OCT. 26, 2011 thanks to Zenit.org Catholics and Orthodox will gather in Minsk next month to discuss how their shared ethical values can be a contribution to Europe’s social fabric.…

Coptic Catholic Patriarch on October Attacks

The Victims “Wanted to Contribute to the Country’s Democratic Process” This is the message from Patriarch Antonios Naguib, patriarch of Alexandria of the Coptic Catholics, regarding the Sunday attack on a group…

Arab Spring Becomes Terrible Autumn

Egyptian Bloodshed Darkens Horizon By Robert Cheaib ROME, OCT. 11, 2011 thanks to Zenit.org Until Sunday, shining in the eyes of youth was the image of Egyptians — Muslims and Christians —…