Melkite Greek Catholic Church
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Eastern Catholics begin Nativity Fast to empty themselves as did Christ in the Incarnation
Eastern Christians — both Catholic and Orthodox — observe the Nativity Fast, a penitential and preparatory time before the great... Read more
Muslim refugees receive ‘shelter and support’ at nuns’ convent in Lebanon
According to the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need, these nuns work to offer refugees “not only shelter,... Read more
Israeli missile destroys Catholic church in Lebanon; at least 8 dead
A church of the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Tyre, Lebanon, has been hit by a missile from Israeli airstrikes... Read more
A year after earthquake, Aleppo’s St. George Church rises again
The Melkite Greek Catholic community celebrated this week as the Church of St. George reopened its doors after undergoing restoration... Read more
Catholic bishop protests deportation by Mexican immigration authorities
Bishop Joseph Khawam, a bishop of the Melkite rite, protested his alleged mistreatment and subsequent deportation by Mexican authorities. Read more
Israeli extremists attempt to storm Catholic church and monastery
In an effort by the church to deter any future attacks, work began today to install an iron fence around... Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Melkite Greek Catholic Church in U.S.
Bishop-elect Francois Beyrouti grew up in Canada after his family emigrated from Lebanon. Read more
Pope Francis discusses ‘survival of Christians in the Middle East’ with Melkite bishops
The Melkite Greek Catholic Church's synod of bishops is taking place in Rome this week. Read more
Pope offers Mass alongside patriarch of Melkite Greek Church
At Mass at Santa Marta Tuesday, Pope Francis concelebrated Mass with the patriarch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Youssef... Read more
Youssef Absi elected Patriarch of Melkite Greek Catholic Church
The synod of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church elected on Wednesday Archbishop Youssef Absi as the Church's new patriarch, who... Read more
March 15, 2015: A day of fasting, prayer for war-torn Syria
As the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the Syrian civil war approaches, the head of the Melkite Greek Catholic... Read more
