July – August 1997

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Our World
Stories and events from around the world of CNEWA.

Learning to Live Together
In the quiet following the Israeli-Arab conflict, dialogue workshops surface in an effort to improve relations between Arabs and Jews.
text by Michele Chabin; photographs by Miriam Sushman

Standing Tall
The Eastern Catholic Church in Eritrea perseveres and progresses as it ministers to its people.
by Brother Vincent Pelletier, F.S.C.

Haghia Sophia: The Great Church
Unsurpassed in magnificence and a marvel of engineering, the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul stands as a symbol of faith.
text by George Martin; photographs by Ilene Perlman

Bari’s Borrowed Wonder Worker
In the southern Italy city of Bari, an annual celebration commemorates St. Nicholas, the Wonder Worker.
text and photographs by Michael J.L. La Civita

Letting Christians Down
Home to some of the first Christians, the ancient city of Damascus maintains its Christian past.
by Marilyn Raschka; photos: CNEWA-PMP, Beirut

The Hand of God
The Hand of God is present in our daily lives, often more than we realize – just as it is in our work at CNEWA.
by Msgr. Robert L. Stern