Eastern churches Archives

Looking East: Book on celibacy barely acknowledges Eastern tradition

Jan 26, 2020

The controversy surrounding retired Pope Benedict XVI’s contribution to a new book on priestly celibacy demonstrates just how much both substance and appearances matter.

By Cindy Wooden

Pope, patriarch discuss canon law’s relationship to ecumenism

Sep 19, 2019

The search for Christian unity must involve all aspects of the churches’ lives, including their different church laws, Pope Francis said.

By Cindy Wooden

Ukrainian Catholics set for enthronement of new leader in Philadelphia

Jun 2, 2019

An estimated 50 bishops will be present June 4 in Philadelphia for the enthronement of Metropolitan-Archbishop Borys Gudziak as head of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.

By Lou Baldwin

Catholics urged to support Middle East Christians on Good Friday

Mar 28, 2019

Iraqis and Syrians returning to their homelands and refugees living abroad need the help of all Catholics and people of goodwill, said the Congregation for Eastern Churches.

By Carol Glatz

Pope: Bishops, clergy in Middle East must not fall into sin of opulence

Jun 22, 2018

Although the sin of war committed by nations has caused great suffering to Christians in the Middle East, the Catholic Church must bear in mind its own sins, Pope Francis said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Documentary exploring Russian Christianity makes its theatrical debut

Apr 30, 2018

Christianity in today’s Russia was on full display on the big screen April 29, as the documentary, ‘Faces Among Icons,’ made its theatrical debut at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, N.Y.

By Chaz Muth

Vatican official urges support for Mideast Christians on Good Friday

Mar 13, 2018

Christians in the Middle East, particularly those who have been forced from their homes by violence and persecution, need the support of the Catholic Church, a Vatican official said.

By Carol Glatz

Syriac Orthodox patriarch criticizes WCC portrayal of Syrian situation

Mar 5, 2018

The patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church denounced a statement issued by the head of the World Council of Churches regarding the situation in Syria, in particular the rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta near Damascus.

By Catholic News Service