Pope Benedict XVI

Vatican surveys Middle East Christians

The Vatican is conducting a survey of Christians in the Middle East, which includes political questions, ahead of a synod of bishops.

By Ruth Ellen Gruber January 27, 2010 6:58 pm

Opinion

Op-Ed: Taking responsibility for Catholic-Jewish reconciliation

Pope Benedict could demonstrate his commitment to Jewish-Catholic relations by promoting the study of Pope John Paul II’s teachings about the Jewish people and instituting a non-conversionary prayer for today’s Jewish people and for Israel on the Feast of St. James, the patron saint of Jerusalem.

January 25, 2010 9:00 pm

Vatican: Israel-Palestinian conflict major Christian challenge

Two days after the pope’s visit to a Rome synagogue, the Vatican issued a document citing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as one of the main challenges facing Christians in the Middle East.

January 20, 2010 10:25 pm