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Our World
Stories and events from around the world of CNEWA.

The Role of the Church in a New Eastern Europe

A condensed excerpt from a paper delivered in May to members of the Catholic Press Association at its convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rough Start, Fine Finish

The Lebanese Child Home Association in postwar Beirut provides the city’s children with the support they desperately need.

On Fire for the Cause of Christ

A tribute to Msgr. Thomas J. McMahon, National Secretary of CNEWA (1943-1955) and first President of the Pontifical Mission for Palestine.

Images of Faith in Armenia

A photoessay reveals the faith of the Armenian people.

This Year, Moscow

A trip to Moscow unearths more questions than answers.

Bright September

Is the “Declaration of Principles” the beginning of peace in the Middle East?