Discussions Focused on the Paths of Dialogue and the Implications of Pope Leo XIV's Visit

"Paths of dialogue and reconciliation, human fraternity, nurturing hearts for peace, the relationship between the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Vatican and the Chaldean Church, holistic human development, and serving life and the common good."

All these issues and topics were discussed during the meeting between His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Louis Raphaël Sako, Chaldean Patriarch in Iraq and the World, and Honorary President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), and the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, at the Chaldean Eparchy in Baabda, Brasilia. Attendees were the Head of the Chaldean Community in Lebanon His Eminence Bishop Michel Kassarji, the Episcopal Vicar General of the Chaldean Eparchy of Beirut Monsignor Raphael Traboulsi, and the Coordinator of the Dialogue, Social Cohesion, and Human Dignity Program Professor Laure Abi Khalil.

Following the reception, both sides spoke at length about the aforementioned topics and affirmed that "genuine dialogue has become a necessity in times of crisis to overcome divisions and reject the logic of violence and hate speech, so that everyone may follow the path of mutual love and reconciliation. This is what the Council works on in its programs and seeks to transfer this experience to many countries."

Contribute in the Restoration of "Jesus the Worker" Convent Affiliated with the Latin Church in Aleppo

As part of the Program “Restoration Fund for Rehabilitation of Faith-based Social Services & Religious Infrastructure Damaged During the Crisis in Syria”

An Episode Within the "Community Knowledge" Series

A Special Episode on Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel with His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, Chaldean Patriarch in Iraq and the World, and Honorary President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)

Prepared and Presented by the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary

MECC Media

MECC Media

and Seeks His Blessings at the Ecumenical and Interreligious Meeting in Martyrs' Square in Beirut

Prepared By: The Journalist Lea Adel Maamary

In Coordination with the Vatican and Under the Supervision of His Eminence Bishop Mar Matthias Charles Mrad, President of the Episcopal Committee for Christian-Muslim Dialogue, Emanating from the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops

via Mariam TV

on the eve of the visit of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon

on SAT 7 TV Channel

Upon the Arrival of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon

Covering the Visit of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon

About the Visit of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon

Under the patronage and in the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem, and Member of the Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), and under the title "Our Lamps Are Burning," the All Saints Episcopal Church in Beirut held a recital of spiritual hymns and reflections with Archdeacon Fouad Dagher, on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Participants were the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, Archdeacon Imad Zoorob, Pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church in Beirut, Priests and Clergy, Church and Ecumenical figures, and a crowd of believers.

The recital concluded with a gathering of fellowship, bringing the participants together in a spirit of Prayer, fraternity, and love.

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV Visits Lebanon

November 30 - December 2