Our Patrimony of Patriarchs
compiled by Catholic Near East staff
(From Catholic Near East May – June 1995)
The origins of the Christian patriarchs and their role in the church.
Patriarch: Father and Head
by Rev. Romanos V. Russo
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Fall 1984)
A discussion on the history and role of the patriarch in the Orthodox Church.
Changing Patriarchs
news from ONE Magazine (4 August 2008)
On 22 June at Jerusalem’s Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, Archbishop Fouad Twal was installed as Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, succeeding the retiring patriarch, Archbishop Michel Sabbah.
Iraqi Cardinal and Chaldean Patriarch Retires
Catholic News Service (19 December 2012)
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of 85-year-old Cardinal Emmanuel-Karim Delly of Baghdad and has called for a late January meeting of the Chaldean synod of bishops to elect a new patriarch for the Chaldean Catholic Church.
Pope Recognizes New Coptic Catholic Patriarch
Catholic News Service (18 January 2013)
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI formally welcomed the election of the new head of the Coptic Catholic Church, 57-year-old Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sidrak of Alexandria.
Chaldean Bishops Elect Kirkuk Archbishop as New Patriarch
Catholic News Service (4 February 2013)
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The new head of the Chaldean Church, Patriarch Louis Raphael I of Baghdad, told his fellow Chaldean bishops and Vatican officials, “We want to follow the example of our martyrs who gave their lives for Christ.”
Orthodox Leaders Predict Close Cooperation with New Pope
Catholic News Service (18 March 2013)
OXFORD, England (CNS) — Applauding the election of Pope Francis, Orthodox leaders are stressing their hope for continued cooperation with the Catholic Church during his pontificate.
Easter: Mideast Church Leaders Pray for Peace in Syria
Catholic News Service (1 April 2013)
BEIRUT (CNS) — In Easter messages, Catholic patriarchs in the Middle East highlighted the need for an end to the war in Syria, now entering its third year.
More on the President and the Patriarch
Were Maronite Patriarch Bechara and U.S. President Barack Obama scheduled to meet or not? Our good friends at Catholic News Service have dug deeper, unearthing some additional details.
Peace, Justice and Forgiveness
The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fouad Twal, at a conference in Washington, D.C., a few days ago.
The Death of a Pope
Shenouda III, pope of Alexandria and patriarch of the See of St. Mark, died on Saturday, 17 March.
"A Faithful Pastor" Is Mourned
Pope Benedict sent condolences to the people of the Middle East following the death of Cardinal Ignace Moussa Daoud, who died on 7 April in a Rome hospital.
Russian Orthodox Patriarch: "We Are Under Attack"
Patriarch Kirill led a call to prayer on Sunday, for the intention of healing national divisions.
Pope Expresses Solidarity with Christians in Iraq
Pope Benedict XVI has sent an ecumenical message of solidarity to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Mar Dinkha IV, Catholicos Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East.
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Messenger of Peace: "Holy Father, Help Us to Be One Church"
Msgr. John Kozar reports on the events of his trip to Lebanon for the pope's pastoral visit.
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Picture of the Day: The Future of Egypt's Copts
In this 2004 image, Bishop Tawadros speaks to children in his museum of Christianity in El-Karma Center, King Mariout, Alexandria. (photo: Sean Sprague)
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Death of a Father in Faith
The CNEWA family learned today of the death of one of its primary partners in the Middle East, Patriarch Ignatius IV of the Orthodox Patriarchal Church of Antioch.
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Pentarchy
Pentarchy, after the Greek for "five leaders," refers to the five patriarchates in the early church.
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Take Five: 5 Facts About Electing A Pope
Father Elias Mallon shares some little-known details of papal elections through history.
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Picture of the Day: A New Patriarch in Iraq
Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad stands with his crosier after being enthroned as the new head of the Chaldean Church. (photo: CNS/Saad Shalash, Reuters)
Signs and Symbols: A Preview of Pope Francis' Inaugural Mass
Rev. Elias Mallon discusses the prognostication and symbolic analysis surrounding the new pope.
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