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With Lebanon visit, pope brings message of peace to troubled region

By Doreen Abi Raad. Lebanese Catholics hope papal trip puts spotlight on critical situation of Christians in the Middle East

Why we must show respect for all religions

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Belittling any religion is bad for all faiths, and it shows a stunning lack of tolerance, common sense.

What will Egyptian regime change mean for Christians?

By Brian Fraga. Some fear rise of Islamist influence, which could lead to persecution of country’s Coptic community

Vocations from the Christian Middle East

By George Dimitry Gallaro. Silver lining in otherwise dark clouds.

The Iraq War is over. Now what?

By Russell Shaw. How long can U.S. wait to adopt realistic, morally sound Middle-East policy?

Prelate's abduction latest attack on Iraq faithful

Vatican awaits word on Mosul's Chaldean archbishop amid prayers for his safe return

Praying for peace

By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. The minority of Arab Christians in the Middle East are confronting increased persecution

Openers: Pope: Church's power lies in true wisdom of simple faith

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Pope Benedict pulled a surprise move, speaking off-the-cuff at the start of a Synod of Bishops for the Middle East earlier this month.

Openers: BIshops stress U.S. 'moral responsibility' to Iraqi Christians

This column by John Norton has free access for all visitors. U.S. bishops take up the message of Iraq stability at annual fall meeting

Mideast alliance may doom resolution on tragedy

When is genocide not called 'genocide'? When strategic interests are threatened

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for April 18, 2010

Just-war experts divided over Middle East conflict

While some say peaceful measures still exist, others say Hezbollah has forced Israel's hand.

Iraqi visit reveals Christians faced with increasing threats

by Joan Lewis. An EWTN correspondent examines their lives amid growing religious persecution in the country

Iraqi Christians suffering 'between two fires'

This article has free access for all visitors. After brazen Baghdad attack kills scores of Catholics at Mass, a plea for more military protection

Iraq war has tragic consequences for country’s Christians

By Russell Shaw. As Iraqi Catholics face terrible persecution, U.S. government must take concrete steps to help them. (Subscription required)

In Rome, Middle East bishops talk survival

By Austen Ivereigh. Interreligious dialogue, renewed Catholic identity, strengthened pastoral response for 180 prelates

Faithfulness amid crosses

By J.J. Ziegler. Pope Benedict’s visit to Lebanon draws attention to Maronite Catholics.

Editorial: Tempered response needed to Syrian crisis

The shelling, rifle shots, screams and stampedes make for compelling newscasts today — but what about tomorrow?

Editorial: Seeking a star of peace

The Vatican’s statement urged both Israelis and Palestinians to restart peace talks in good faith and ‘avoid actions’ or ‘conditions, which would contradict’ the search for solutions.

Editorial: Path to Middle East peace

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. One casualty of the conflict is Christian presence in the land that Jesus walked.

Editorial: Martyrs for peace

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. The attackers shouted “kill, kill, kill,” when they entered the church, and immediately shot dead the priest.

Editorial: Cooling the hatred

This column is free for all visitors. The editorial for the week of July 15, 2007. Gaza's present troubles create one more flashpoint for an already enflamed Middle East.

Editorial: Beyond Malala

The Middle East is being torn apart by strife that is pitting Muslim against Muslim, and religious extremists against Christian and all other religious minorities.

Catholic charity offers aid to Syrian refugees

By Jessi Emmert. As thousands of refugees flee violence in Syria, the Catholic Near East Welfare Association steps in

Bishop’s slaying a blow to Christian rights efforts

By Jonathan Luxmoore. Officials claim assailant has a psychiatric disorder, but many Catholics suspect link to Islamic militancy

Awe and Respect for the Universal

By Matthew Bunson. Catholics in Egypt and other Islamic countries are wondering what lies ahead.

Amid unrest, Syria’s Christians fear for future

By Andrea Kirk Assaf. Their religious freedoms could dissolve if current regime is overthrown by Sunni Muslim majority