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An Abandoned Village Bears Witness to Lebanon’s Famines – Old and New
Author: Timour Azhari
Publication Date: 15/1/2021
Source: NewLines Magazine
The Memory Tree honors victims of the terrible famine that wiped out a third of the country's population over 100 years ago. It also hints at ongoing societal failures
Israel and Palestinian authorities must work together over Covid-19 vaccine
Author: Ferdie Rous
Publication Date: 22/1/2021
Source: Catholic Herald
The bishops of the 2021 Holy Land Co-ordination (HLC) urge Israeli and Palestinian leaderships to reopen “dialogue between all sides”.
Maronite Christians and the Third Way
Author: Anthony Elghossain
Publication Date: 18/1/2021
Source: NewLines Magazine
After more than a millennium, the Maronites of Lebanon are still here — along with all their contradictions
Beirut, Christian and Muslim leaders call for a government of national unity
Publication Date: 28/1/2021
Source: AsiaNews
In a joint statement, the leaders of the main communities accuse the ruling class of "toying with the fate of the nation". Ecclesiastical sources report the approval of the Maronite patriarch and the main Shiite and Sunni leaders. The attack on those who "slow down any attempt at reconciliation".
Lebanon’s top Christian cleric lashes out at ‘stubborn and destructive’ officials
Author: Najia Houssari
Publication Date: 24/1/2021
Source: Arab News
Lebanon’s top Christian cleric lashed out at “stubborn and destructive” officials on Sunday for blocking the formation of a new government.
Pope’s schedule in Iraq reveals two missions
Publication Date: 9/2/2021
Source: Al Monitor
The Vatican released the itinerary of Pope Francis’ March visit to Iraq on Monday. The schedule, packed with events and meetings with religious and political figures across the country, reveals a trip with two missions: to highlight the plight of the country’s dwindling Christian population and to promote interfaith dialogue.
Christians and Muslims write open letter to Biden calling for an end of the sanctions against Syria
Publication Date: 25/1/2021
Source: Asia News
The letter is also addressed to Macron, Johnson and Merkel. The signatories include clerics, civil society leaders, and doctors. The Syrian people “demand quick answers” to an exceptional crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated difficulties. The country is at risk of “famine” and people go to sleep “hungry”.
The Village Church of Tel Hormiz: A story of Syrian Christianity in adversity
Author: Sam Sweeney
Publication Date: 22/1/2021
Source: Catholic Herald
Tel Tamer, Syria – The village church of Tel Hormiz, Syria, was dedicated to Saint Pethyon, a third-century saint of the Assyrian tradition who was originally from Egypt. “Was” dedicated, or “is” dedicated, perhaps — which is appropriate for a church that has been destroyed and now lies in ruins?
