Tag: Middle East
Report: Persecution of Christians worse in Asia; Mideast might not recover
Christianity is disappearing from towns and cities in parts of the Middle East, warns a new report from the papal foundation Aid to the Church in Need.
Actor joins with those struggling for religious freedom in Middle East
A two-time Academy Award-winning actor Mahershala Ali lent his support July 16 to the religious freedom struggle in the Middle East.
Before Middle East trip, Pompeo briefs religion reporters
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told religion reporters in a conference call late March 18 prior to his five-day visit to the Middle East that his visit was focusing on security, the economy, threats from Islamic radical terrorists and the need to promote religious tolerance.
Learn from the past to bring peaceful future to Middle East, pope says
As war continues to threaten the land of Jesus’ birth and to undermine the existence of Christian communities there, the international community must learn from the errors of the past and do more to bring lasting peace to the Middle East, Pope Francis said.
Journalist raised in Jerusalem says refugees take forgiveness to heart
Presentation part of St. Peter’s 130th anniversary — “Duc in Altum” — in North St. Paul
Pope and Erdogan discuss Jerusalem, Mideast peace
Pope Francis welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Vatican Feb. 5 for a private discussion that included the status of Jerusalem and the need to achieve peace in the Middle East through dialogue and respect for human rights.
Working locally for peace could have global impact
This spring, I was given the great gift of a 10-week sabbatical in Jerusalem and Israel — the land of the Bible. It was absolutely amazing to walk in the places where Jesus walked. It was an enormous grace to be able to tangibly honor the sites of his ministry, death and resurrection.
Vatican and the Middle East; papal trip expenses
Q. The pope will soon be visiting the United States and will speak about the treatment of the poor. Before his visit, many millions of dollars will probably be spent to pretty up the churches in three cities, as well as the surrounding areas.
Some time ago, the same thing happened in San Antonio. Whole neighborhoods were cleaned up just for the pope to drive through them. Could not this money be better spent for direct help to the poor and the homeless?
Maronite Catholic patriarch to visit Twin Cities
When Maronite Catholic Patriarch Beshara Peter Rahi is in Minnesota Sept. 13 and 14, the Lebanese cardinal is likely to speak about the threat to Christians across the Middle East, in his homeland and elsewhere.
Stick your head in water of Christ to find God’s Spirit all around you
I have watched the events in North Africa unfold over the past few months with a sense of awe and wonder. People who were, only months ago, resigned to live under authoritarian rule have suddenly found the courage to transcend their fear and found their voice to call for a better future.
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