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Date of source: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Anbā Bākhūm, the Patriarchal Auxiliary for the Coptic Orthodox Church’s Patriarchal Diocese Affairs, said the cabinet’s approval of the unified draft law on personal status for Christians was an "important step" towards regulating family affairs in a manner taking into consideration the particular...
Date of source: Monday, April 20, 2026
Bishop Bākhūm, the Patriarchal Auxiliary for Catholic Patriarchal Diocese Affairs, affirmed that statements regarding the Personal Status Law for Christians will only be issued through newspapers and media outlets accredited by the Church.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
In light of the escalations in hate speech and political and religious tensions that the world is witnessing, the Catholic Church authorities reaffirmed their firm rejection of any insults affecting religious symbols and His Holiness the Pope, as he is considered the global and spiritual voice ...
Date of source: Sunday, March 29, 2026
The Jerusalem Governorate reported that the Israeli occupation authorities have prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and the Custode of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Ielpo, from reaching the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and celebrating the Palm Sunday Mass...
Date of source: Monday, March 16, 2026
The logo for the apostolic journey to Algeria is based on an ancient bas-relief showing two doves drinking from the same cup, symbolizing peace and unity. It also includes the Chi Rho, an ancient Christian symbol, and the map of Algeria, according to the Vatican statement published on Monday.
Date of source: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Cardinal Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldean Church, expressed concern about the escalating tension and instability in Iraq, pointing out that the current circumstances are reminiscent of the difficult period experienced by Iraqis during the Second Gulf War in 2003, in which chaos and unrest prevailed.
Date of source: Monday, February 23, 2026
Pope Leo XIV's historic visit to Algiers and Annaba in Algeria in April is expected to be officially confirmed by the Vatican in the coming days. The program will feature key spiritual stops and aim to strengthen ties between Algeria and the Holy See. The project was discussed at el-Mouradia Palace...
Date of source: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Antoine A. Ḥabīb, president of the Tripoli and Mina Development Association, welcomed the visit of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon, considering it as a historic milestone carrying within it a breath of peace and hope for a nation burdened by crises whose people’s hearts still carry the lights...
Date of source: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Hundreds of Christian believers participated in the Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem. The procession started from the Monastery of Bayt Fajjār in the town of Al-Tūr and passed through the streets of the town, including the road to the Church of Gethsemane, the Church of Santa Maria, and the road...
Date of source: Monday, January 27, 2025
During a ceremony held at the Maronite patriarchal headquarters, Maronite patriarch Bechāra Rāʿī presented Marwān Ṣeḥnaūī, president of the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta, with the Saint Maron medal, the highest distinction of the Maronite Church, in recognition of his exceptional...
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.