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Moscow Patriarchate’s “non-interference” to a possible Serbian Orthodox invitation for the pope by In Defense of the Church on Sep 4, 2011by Nina Achmatova Metropolitan Hilarion reiterates Moscow’s position but, for months, rumours say the Russian Orthodox Church is opposed to Benedict XVI’s presence in Niš in 2013 to mark the anniversary of Constantine’s edict because it c...
Church' Two Lungs Breathing Together by In Defense of the Church on Jun 26, 2011Patriarch Bartholomew I and Pope Benedict XVI (Source: Taylor Marshall's Blog)ROME, JUNE 23, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople will send a delegation to Rome on June 29, feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.The visit takes place as...
Vatican's top ecumenist heads to Moscow for meeting with Orthodox Patriarch by In Defense of the Church on Mar 13, 2011Cardinal Kurt KochVATICAN CITY, Catholic Culture News - Cardinal Kurt Koch, the new president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, travels to Moscow this weekend for his first meeting with leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church.Cardinal Koc...
Coptic Church Ecumenical Day of Prayer and Solidarity for Christians Suffering in Egypt by In Defense of the Church on Dec 14, 2010Our Coptic brothers and sisters are asking for our prayers on December 4, 2010 at 10:30 am. Let us remember those suffering Christians in Egypt, as well as those persecuted Christians in Iraq, in Iran, in Pakistan, in India, in Sudan and elsewhere an...
Hariri: Maintaining Christian Presence in Mideast is Wealth for Arabism, Islam by In Defense of the Church on Oct 27, 2010Lebanese Prime Minister Saad HaririBeirut, Lebanon , Naharnet - Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on the occasion of the conclusion of the Synod held in Rome under Pope Benedict XVI that maintaining Christian presence in the Middle East is "wealth for...
Patriarch: Jordan Supplying 80% of Seminarians by In Defense of the Church on Oct 20, 2010Emphasizes Nation's Importance for Christian CommunityBy Mariaelena FinessiROME, OCT. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- When Benedict XVI made his pilgrimage to the Holy Land in May 2009, Jordan was his first stop.But many pilgrims overlook Jordan, excluding it...
Pope Urges Eastern Churches to Conserve Identity by In Defense of the Church on Oct 11, 2010VATICAN CITY, OCT. 10, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is encouraging the Eastern Catholic Churches to conserve their identity, patrimony and traditions.The Pope stated this Saturday in an audience with participants in a congress marking the 20th ann...
Pope Says Church Is Instrument of Unity in Mideast by In Defense of the Church on Oct 11, 2010Requests Prayers for Synod of BishopsParticipants in the opening Liturgy of the Synod of Bishops of the Middle East.VATICAN CITY (Zenit.org) - Benedict XVI is pointing out that the Church is called to be a sign and instrument of unity in the Middle E...
Orthodox Archbishop Hilarion Predicts Christian Springtime, Healing of Divisions by In Defense of the Church on Oct 10, 2010(Catholic Online), Dynamic Leader Urges Return to the Church Fathers"A Christian spring is just about to arrive. The 21st century will see the divisions between Christians healed and a rebirth of the faith, gift of God, just as it was preached by the...
Arabic Prayer for Lent by In Defense of the Church on Mar 29, 2010Thanks to Dar Al-Masih for the link.
