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June 24, 2019

Melkite Catholic bishops call for peace in Syria during annual synod

Melkite Catholic bishops from around the world gathered in Lebanon for their annual synod June 17-21, led by Melkite Catholic Patriarch Joseph Absi.

BEIRUT -- Melkite Catholic bishops from around the world, gathering in Lebanon for their annual synod, called for reconciliation and peace in Syria.

Published in International
June 23, 2016

Ten Melkite bishops demand patriarch’s resignation, boycott synod

Melkite Catholic Patriarch Gregoire III Laham arrives for the morning session of the Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican Oct. 6, 2015.

BEIRUT – The Melkite Catholic Synod of Bishops was cancelled after 10 bishops boycotted, resulting in a lack of quorum.

Published in International