Following an increase in violence in the country and the abduction of Orthodox nuns, the Greek Melkite patriarch of Antioch and All the East has reiterated the Church’s determination to remain in…
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The Patriarch of Antioch talks about the role of the Church in Syria in light of the pope’s Apostolic Exhortation ‘Gaudium Evangelii’. Thanks to the suffering of war, Christians have rediscovered their…
The Chaldean Patriarch testifies to the “need” for solidarity and closeness to Iraq’s Christian community. Muslims appreciate the Pope Francis’ “symbolic gestures “, which enhance his “prophetic character”. For Mar Sako, the…
Released Monday, the draft proposal ostensibly respects human rights, freedom of religion and freedom of worship. Quotas will be set for Christians, women, the disabled and other groups, but no percentage is…
The nuns are said to be in good condition. At present, it remains unclear why Islamist insurgents took them or when they will be released. In the now deserted town, Islamists have…
The sisters were abducted this afternoon when a group of armed men stormed the monastery. For Vatican nuncio Mgr Mario Zenari and the Greek Orthodox Church, the rebels have taken the nuns…
Vatican City, 30 November 2013 (VIS) – Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, is leading a delegation sent by the Holy See to Istanbul to participate…
Damascus (Agenzia Fides) – The predominantly Christian village of Maalula, 60km west of Damascus, was again attacked by rebel militias on Saturday, November 30. The news was confirmed by both the Syrian…
Rabweh 30 November 2013 Press Release Pope Francis: We cannot resign ourselves to a Middle East without Christians. The Church needs the heritage of the Christian East. Gregorios III:…
SSJC Western Region USA President: Toward Healing Apostolic Church Disunity: Speaking with One Voice
Fr George Morelli writes: My Fall 2013 Society of St. John Chrysostom-Western Region (SSJC-WR) newsletter Light of the East President’s message should be understood in the context of St. Paul’s instruction to…