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The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs at the Head of an MECC Delegation on a Visit to the Lebanese Minister of Information Lawyer Dr. Paul Morcos

"We agreed with His Excellency to develop joint projects for the awareness and protection of the public opinion"

The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, headed a delegation from the Council on a visit to the Lebanese Minister of Information Lawyer Dr. Paul Morcos, on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the headquarters of the Lebanese Ministry of Information in Beirut.

The delegation included the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, Media Officer and Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC, Professor Laure Abi Khalil, Coordinator of the "Dialogue, Social Cohesion and Human Dignity" program at MECC, TV Director Johnny Antoun, Social Media Officer at the Communication Department, and Elia Nasrallah, Communication and Media Officer at the Communication Department.

During the meeting, His Excellency the Minister Dr. Paul Morcos welcomed the visiting delegation, commending the work and mission of the Middle East Council of Churches, reviewing the latest developments of its programs, and welcoming any cooperation between the Ministry of Information and MECC. His Excellency also praised the media role played by MECC through "The Platform of the Word," which produces programs and episodes aimed at bringing together and connecting all members of society.

For his part, the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs presented to His Excellency an overview about the media development witnessed by the MECC, as well as the Council's most prominent goals in facing hate speech, injustice, and unfairness, especially through the media campaigns it implements to raise awareness and disseminate essential knowledge.

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The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Issues Its Weekly Newsletter

“Momentum”

17-7-2025

This issue includes reports, videos, news, articles, and a full coverage of the latest developments of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), as well as the Church, Ecumenical, and social events…

This is in addition to the weekly word of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs which is entitled in this issue “The Executive Committee at Its Meeting, Paths and Lessons”.

You can check the issue via the following link: https://mailchi.mp/c284da2bcb46/momentum-mecc-weekly-newsletter.

You can also subscribe to the Momentum Newsletter via the following link: https://mecc.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=fd3381352a&u=1db32cafe9ea32b38eb90480a.

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His Holiness Pope Leo XIV Spends a Period of Summer with Ongoing Activity

Castel Gandolfo and the Pontifical Villas: A Historical Church Heritage and an Oasis of Rest and Tranquility

Media of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)

From the Vatican City to Castel Gandolfo, from the meetings, files, and urgent Church and social issues to a space of rest, reflection, and tranquility, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV moved from his residence at the Holy See to the Pontifical Villas in Castel Gandolfo.

There, he is spending a summer period from Sunday, July 6, until July 20, according to a statement issued by the Prefecture of the Papal Household. He will return to this Papal summer residence for a short period in mid-August.

Since this announcement, the name of Castel Gandolfo has become under the spotlight of social media, which follows the Pope's activities and Prayers at the Italian summer residence, moment by moment.

Remarkably, by visiting this town, Pope Leo XIV is reviving the tradition of Popes leaving the Vatican for a summer vacation. The late Pope Francis has canceled this tradition, preferring to spend the holidays at his residence in Casa Santa Marta.

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The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Receives the Journalist and Social Activist Rafi Sayegh

And An Interview Within the "Ecumenical Horizons" Program

The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs received the Journalist and Social Activist Rafi Sayegh on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the MECC General Secretariat offices in Beirut.

During the meeting, Professor Abs welcomed his guest, commending his Church and media activities. He also listened from his guest to the updates of the situation in Syria, particularly in the city of Qamishli, emphasizing the MECC ongoing support for the people of Syria and the region.

In his turn, Rafi congratulated the Secretary General Professor Abs on the significant media developments made by the Middle East Council of Churches, thanking the MECC media team for their efforts in shedding light on the Church and social issues, especially in highlighting the voice and image of the people of Syria, in terms of activities and programs.

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