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For the first time in history, several Orthodox bishops are attending the U-S bishops’ fall meeting, taking place this week in Baltimore. The head of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States addressed Catholic bishops on Tuesday. The Orthodox archbishop spoke about a dialogue of love between the two faiths, and the potential for increased unity.
The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need, will donate more than five million dollars, to help Christian communities in Lebanon and Syria. The funds will help establish a project to support young newlywed couples in Syria, who are starting families after ten years of war. Cathedrals and monuments around the world are illuminated in red this week, to build awareness about the plight of persecuted Christians.
Pope Francis reflected on the witness of Saint Joseph, during his general audience today in Rome. The pope said Saint Joseph teaches us to see and care for the people who are overlooked by the world today. He said Saint Joseph reminds us that what is truly important does not attract our attention, but requires patient discernment to be discovered and appreciated. The Year of Saint Joseph will end on December 8.
Today, the Church remembers Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Elizabeth was a medieval noblewoman. She responded to personal tragedy by embracing the Franciscan spiritualities of poverty and service. She is a patron of secular Franciscans.