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On the First Anniversary of His Death
His Holiness Pope Francis: The memory of the tragedy cannot be erased and is a source of peace and future prospects
The Supreme Pontiff Bore the Concerns of the Armenian People and all Who Have Been Subjected to Genocides and Massacres
Media of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)
His Holiness Pope Francis, the Pope of Mercy and Humility, Father of the poor, the marginalized, and the destitute, carried the message of humanity and of every human being on this earth. He defended their rights and sought to preserve their dignity, being the voice crying out in the wilderness, seeking with every word and every step to prepare the way of the Lord so that He might make His paths straight.
He addressed many issues and concerns with hope, as a listening ear and a warm shelter for all the people who have suffered and continue to suffer due to tragedies, wars, conflicts, and disasters. With his compassionate smile, he transformed pain into hope and despair into reassurance... the reassurance in the constant presence of our Heavenly Father.
The Armenian cause was not forgotten by the Supreme Pontiff. He stood by the Armenian people with his Prayers, support, and Apostolic visit to Armenia. He was a source of strength, inspiration, and motivation to move forward in the search for justice.
First Anniversary of the Death of His Holiness Pope Francis... Friend of the Youth and Their Greatest Supporter
The General Coordinator of APECL Jeune in Lebanon Lawyer Roy Jreich in an Interview with the MECC Media:
"His Holiness gave youth his thoughts, heart and life. He listened to their challenges, concerns, hopes, and aspirations"
Exclusive: Media of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)
"Walk in hope! Hope overcomes all weariness, every crisis and every worry. It gives us a powerful incentive to move forward, for it is a gift received from God Himself. The Lord fills our life with meaning, sheds light on our path and shows us its ultimate direction and goal."
This is what His Holiness Pope Francis wanted from youth in his message on the occasion of the 39th World Youth Day. He wanted them to embark on a journey as pilgrims, discover life through love, seek God’s face, and experience God's merciful embrace.
His Holiness Pope Francis, a friend of the youth and their greatest supporter, has accompanied them in many stages, celebrations, conferences, and gatherings. On every occasion, he encouraged them to strengthen their faith and face life's challenges with hope and perseverance. He was the one who called on them to seek happiness, without giving up, and to have the courage to replace fears with dreams.
Between these Papal encounters and events, many youth experiences from the Middle East and the world document the closeness of His Holiness to today's youth and the future leaders.
Life Testimonies Documenting the Relation of the Lebanese Youth With His Holiness Pope Francis
First Anniversary of the Death of His Holiness
Video - Public Discourse in Wartime: Towards Dialogue to Reduce Hate
Wednesday 22 April 2026 - 11am
The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Issues Its Weekly Newsletter
“Momentum”
17-4-2026
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 scene from the window of a Nation in Crisis".
You can check the issue via the following link: https://mailchi.mp/b1d79a1610d0/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.
An All Out Conflict
Middle East Socioeconomic Overview
Report: March 2026
As the war which was only hypothesized to last for a few days, drags on beyond a month, the regional economy takes a hit as energy prices increase. Inflation is affecting all ME countries, some more than others, while the rest of the world also feels the consequences of the aftershock. Analysts from different domains, warn of direr ramifications if this war continues for an extended period time. Already there is much displacement, destruction, and economic turmoil and further expansion of the war, which has a very high likelihood of happening, can incur unpredictable results the world may not be able to handle.
Public Discourse in Wartime: Towards Dialogue to Reduce Hate
Light of Hope | نور الرجاء
Join the Middle East Council of Churches to explore the role of words in building peace and overcoming hatred.
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Platform: Via Zoom 🔗 Participation Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81513875879?pwd=QcWaW6ZhdMI9d707yZbQSKuKOKbe9c.1
Palestine Observatory - Report: Friday 17 April 2026
مرصد فلسطين – تقرير الجمعة 17 نيسان/ أبريل 2026
In light of the worsening humanitarian and social conditions in the region due to the escalation of security operations, the Middle East Council of Churches presents a weekly report entitled "Palestine Monitor," which includes the latest developments in Palestine, especially amid the deteriorating living, social, and security conditions in the country. Some texts will be in Arabic, and some others in English, depending on the source.
في ظلّ تفاقم الظروف الإنسانيّة والاجتماعيّة في المنطقة جرّاء تصاعد العمليّات الأمنيّة فيها، يقدّم مجلس كنائس الشرق الأوسط تقريرًا أسبوعيًّا بعنوان "مرصد فلسطين" حيث يتضمّن آخر المستجدّات الّتي تشهدها فلسطين خصوصًا وسط تدهور الظروف المعيشيّة والاجتماعيّة والأمنيّة في البلاد. ستكون بعض النصوص باللغة العربية، وبعضها الآخر باللّغة الإنكليزيّة، وذلك حسب المصدر.
Video - An Interview with the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs
Within Charity TV News
Highlighting the Light of Hope Initiatives and the MECC Response to the Difficult Circumstances in Lebanon
