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My full name is Carlos Ghosn Bichara, after my grandfather Bichara Ghosn. He was born at the base of Mount Lebanon where there were many Maronite Christians and an abundance of centuries-old Lebanon cedars. [1]

Global Church News - Maronite bishops: ‘Christian presence in Middle East must be preserved’ Jun 22, 2016 The bishops released a statement at the conclusion of their synod in which they rejected a partitioning of the Middle East - Christians hold ecu... (confirmed by 4 sources) [2]

Beirut's ‘new’ majority welcomes Gaza truce with relief and caution Enthusiasm in the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon over the ceasefire agreement in the Strip between Israel and Hamas. [3]

Pierbattista Pizzaballa Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem On the same day, the Holy See accepts the resignation of Fouad Twal, the Latin Patriarch, and appoints the former custodian of the Holy Land as apostolic administr... [4]

The new pastor The Catholic churches of St. Nikolaus and Assumption in Pattaya opened their doors to welcome a new pastor at the beginning of last month. Rev. [5]

Maronite bishops want parliament re-convened before crisis turns into popular unrest Beirut (AsiaNews) – In a statement released yesterday Lebanon’s Maronite bishops reiterated their support for the country’s democratic system of government and its c... [7]

The Christian exodus and Lahoud's fate central to Maronite bishops' appeal Beirut (AsiaNews) Lebanon's dramatic situation, aggravated by the refusal of President Émile Lahoud to resign, and the continued exodus of Christians from the country are the ... [8]

Beirut hopeful following Saudi-Iranian summit Beirut (AsiaNews) – Hope is in the air in Beirut following the meeting in Saudi Arabia of Saudi King Abdallah and Iranian President Mahmoud Ajmadinejad. [9]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-02-02 · 75% match

The history of my family, the story of me

My full name is Carlos Ghosn Bichara, after my grandfather Bichara Ghosn. He was born at the base of Mount Lebanon where there were many Maronite Christians and an abundance of centuries-old Lebanon cedars.

[2] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 75% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - Maronite bishops: ‘Christian presence in Middle East must be preserved’ Jun 22, 2016 The bishops released a statement at the conclusion of their synod in which they rejected a partitioning of the Middle East - Christians hold ecu

[3] MM asianews.it · 71% match

Beirut's ‘new’ majority welcomes Gaza truce with relief and caution

Beirut's ‘new’ majority welcomes Gaza truce with relief and caution Enthusiasm in the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon over the ceasefire agreement in the Strip between Israel and Hamas.

[4] MM asianews.it · 50% match

Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Pierbattista Pizzaballa Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem On the same day, the Holy See accepts the resignation of Fouad Twal, the Latin Patriarch, and appoints the former custodian of the Holy Land as apostolic administr

[5] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2015-06-11 · 35% match

Pattaya welcomes 2 new clergymen

The new pastor The Catholic churches of St. Nikolaus and Assumption in Pattaya opened their doors to welcome a new pastor at the beginning of last month. Rev.

[6] FI yle.fi · 2013-03-06 · 35% match

News

In 2003 the online service eroakirkosta.fi made it much easier for members of Finland's Evangelical Lutheran Church to resign.

[7] MM asianews.it · 40% match

Maronite bishops want parliament re-convened before crisis turns into popular unrest

Maronite bishops want parliament re-convened before crisis turns into popular unrest Beirut (AsiaNews) – In a statement released yesterday Lebanon’s Maronite bishops reiterated their support for the country’s democratic system of government and its c

[8] MM asianews.it · 40% match

The Christian exodus and Lahoud's fate central to Maronite bishops' appeal

The Christian exodus and Lahoud's fate central to Maronite bishops' appeal Beirut (AsiaNews) Lebanon's dramatic situation, aggravated by the refusal of President Émile Lahoud to resign, and the continued exodus of Christians from the country are the

[9] MM asianews.it · 40% match

Beirut hopeful following Saudi-Iranian summit

Beirut hopeful following Saudi-Iranian summit Beirut (AsiaNews) – Hope is in the air in Beirut following the meeting in Saudi Arabia of Saudi King Abdallah and Iranian President Mahmoud Ajmadinejad.

[10] MM asianews.it · 40% match

Some rays of hope for peace and reconciliation in Beirut

Some rays of hope for peace and reconciliation in Beirut Beirut (AsiaNews) – Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa, who is to travel to Beirut next Thursday, will present a four-point plan to bridge the gap between majority and opposition in Leban

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