# Pope Leo XIV: Greek Melkite Church Peace Witness

> Pope Leo XIV calls Greek Melkite Church a peace witness in conflict zones.
- Title: Pope Leo XIV: Greek Melkite Church Peace Witness · Vaticannews
- Summary: Pope Leo XIV calls Greek Melkite Church a peace witness in conflict zones. Pope Leo XIV urges Greek Melkite Church to be peace witnesses in conflict-affected…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-leo-xiv-greek-melkite-antioch-synod-bishops.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-10T09:54:36.468+00:00
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- Topics: pope leo xiv, greek melkite church, antioch synod, catholic church, reconciliation, conflict zones, scholarships, religion, world
## Pope Leo XIV audience
Pope Leo XIV met with Greek Melkite Synod of Bishops members on Saturday.
## Christians called in Antioch
Pope Leo XIV recalled Christians were first called in Antioch.
## Faith in action
Pope Leo XIV urged faith to penetrate hearts and share food with the hungry.

> You do not simply carry the faith in your minds
## Conflict zones
Pope Leo XIV noted Greek Melkite Church areas face war and unrest.
## Vocation to peace
Pope Leo XIV called Greek Melkite Church seeds of communion in conflict lands.

> What a great vocation your Church has
## Scholarships for education
Pope Leo XIV supports Catholic education scholarships in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV urges Greek Melkite Church to be peace witnesses in conflict-affected lands through reconciliation and education.