When Arabs started pouring on to the streets to challenge dynastic despots almost three years ago, a wave of euphoria swept over their world as its citizens dared to dream they were…
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Ukrainian Catholics have protested against the Government’s refusal to sign the planned association agreement between Ukraine and the EU and called for a renewal of talks with Brussels. “The national interests of…
The constituent committee amending Egypt’s suspended constitution will not introduce a quota for women, Coptic Christians or youths in parliament, committee member Mohamed Abla said in a press statement on Tuesday. Abla…
Erbil (Agenzia Fides) – The first conference sponsored by the “Friends of Bartala” organization to denounce the tampering of the demographic balance in areas where historically indigenous Christian communities in Iraq were…
From the American Conservative journalist, Raymond Ibrahim, author of Crucified Again: Islam’s New War on Christians. The ‘Muslim’ Jesus Demands Sharia Law and Jizya tribute
During their 35 minute meeting the Pope urged Vladimir Putin to protect human dignity. As a gift, the president gave the Pope an Byzantine icon of Our Lady of Tenderness. Even though…
Ömer Aymalı / World Bulletin – History One of the most prestigious houses of worship in the Byzantine Empire, the Hagia Sofia, was transformed into a mosque after the Ottoman sultan Mehmet…
Copts Need Full Rights Under Egyptian Law After ‘Centuries of Persecution,’ Says Egyptian Journalist
Dr. Abdel Halim Kandil, a prominent Egyptian journalist, expressed his rejection of a quota system for Copts and other religious minorities to ensure their representation in parliament that is being considered in…
At the Vatican, 21 November 2013 Most Holy Father 1. The Patriarchate of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church has its headquarters in Damascus, capital of Syria, the country that Your Holiness has…
Moscow, November 21, Interfax – Syrian settlement prospects will be an item on the agenda of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican on November 25. “The issue…