Sunday, September 20, 2009

Catholic role in the Middle East

Having a background in international studies, these kinds of news stories interest me. As the article mentions, the Catholic Church indeed has a long history of activity in the Middle East, and history shows that its always worked out well, so why not meet and discuss new means of participation? :D

Pope: Bishops to discuss Middle East next year

The Associated Press
Saturday, September 19, 2009 7:46 AM

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI has announced a special meeting of bishops next year to discuss Middle East peace efforts and the role of the Catholic Church in the region.

Addressing bishops and patriarchs from Eastern rite churches, Benedict said Saturday that the meeting will take place Oct. 10-24, 2010, and will be titled "The Catholic Church in the Middle East: communion and testimony."

The meeting of bishops, called a synod, will gather church leaders from the Middle East and around the world.

The pope and the Vatican have long been active on the Middle East diplomatic front, seeking to protect Christians in the Holy Land and elsewhere in the region while supporting efforts to solve the Israel-Palestinian dispute.

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  1. John CarlSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Ever since the Pope's Regensburg address in 2006, there's been more initiative on both sides [from Islamic leaders and the Vatican] (cf. Common Word from You to Us) to facilitate Islamic/Christian understanding, which is really important and good to see.

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