Yohanna X Meets Pope Leo on Syria, Lebanon, and Bishops' Dispute
The meeting between Patriarch Yohanna X and Pope Luwon XIV at the Vatican discussed the Christian situation in the Middle East, with a focus on Syria and Lebanon. The Patriarch emphasized that Christians are an integral part of the Syrian fabric and do not seek special citizenship. He highlighted the importance of strengthening civil peace, promoting cooperation among all parties, and confronting sectarian, minority, and majority politics. In Lebanon, he called for an end to aggression in the south and urged for unity to face escalation, advocating for support of interfaith dialogue. They also discussed the issue of the two kidnapped bishops in Aleppo. Pope Luwon emphasized the Church's role in building bridges of dialogue and stability in the region, with particular emphasis on the historical role of the Antiochian Church in engaging with the Arab and Muslim world.
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