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•  On the Road to Damascus “In the footsteps of St. Paul,” Msgr. Stern recalls the Pope’s pilgrimage journey to Syria. text by Msgr. Robert L. Stern; photographs by L’Osservatore Romano

•  One and Many Churches The evolution and history of the Eastern churches, Catholic and Orthodox. by Chorbishop John D. Faris, J.C.O.D.

•  Healing the Church of Antioch: The Greek-Melkite Initiative The Greek-Melkite Church takes steps to heal the rift between the Catholics and Orthodox of the Church of Antioch. by Bishop Nicholas J. Samra

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