Christian Communities in Middle East Continue to Struggle
(23 Jan 10 - RV) The struggles of Christian communities on the Mideast region came
sharply into focus this week with the release here at the Vatican of the Lineamenta
– the outline for the upcoming special assembly of the synod of bishops for the Middle
East. Earlier this week we spoke with the head of the pontifical aid agency Catholic
Near East Welfare Association, monsignor Robert Stern, who has just returned from
visiting the pontifical mission in Lebanon…