Tag: maronite

Bishop Bechara Rai’s Third Report from the Middle East Synod

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 13, 2010 thamks to Zenit.org On Wednesday, while Benedict XVI held his regular Wednesday general audience, instead of attending the daily plenary session of the Special Assembly for the…

Bishop Bechara Rai’s Second Report from the Middle East Synod

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 12, 2010 thanks to Zenit.org Today we began with the synod father’s interventions, which were related to the theme chosen in “Instrumentum Laboris,” and each spoke for five minutes.…

Beatification of Maronite Friar

Stephen Nehme KFIFAN, Lebanon, JUNE 10, 2010 thanks to Zenit.org     Stephen Nehme (born Joseph), who will be beatified June 27 in Kfifan, Lebanon, was known for his constant awareness of…

Pope Benedict reflects on his Visit to Cyprus

Dear brothers and sisters! Today I wish to reflect on my apostolic journey to Cyprus, which in many aspects is in continuity with my preceding trips to the Holy Land and Malta.…