An edition of The Holy See and the emergence of the modern Middle East
(2016)
The Holy See and the emergence of the modern Middle East
Benedict XV's diplomacy in Greater Syria (1914-1922)
by Agnes de Dreuzy
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"This detailed analysis of Pope Benedict XV's wartime diplomacy in the Levant focuses on relations between the Holy See and the European powers with Middle Eastern interests (France, Britain, and Russia) as well as the Ottoman Empire, and sheds new light on the intricate relationships between churches of the Eastern Rite (Maronites, Melkites) and those of the Latin Rite. The author argues that far from being passive and ineffectual during World War I, Benedict XV vigorously pursued a nuanced foreign policy that shaped the history of the papacy through the 20th century"--
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World War, 1914-1918, Church and international organization, Peace, Catholic Church, Foreign relations, History, Catholic church, foreign relations, World war, 1914-1918, religious aspects, Middle east, foreign relationsPeople
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The Holy See and the emergence of the modern Middle East: Benedict XV's diplomacy in Greater Syria (1914-1922)
2016, The Catholic University of America Press, Catholic University of America Press
in English
0813228492 9780813228495
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Table of Contents
Introduction : rethinking Benedict XV's contribution to international relations
PART I. THE VATICAN AND CATHOLIC INTERESTS IN PREWAR AND WARTIME GREATER SYRIA, 1914-1917. Benedict XV, Pope of Peace
Protection of Catholics in the Ottoman Empire
Vatican wartime foreign policy
Protection of Catholic clergy and property
Benedict XV's humanitarian assistance
PART II. POSTWAR PROTECTION OF CATHOLIC INTERESTS, 1917-1922. The Holy See and the postwar world order
The Holy See and Syria
The Holy See and Palestine
Conclusion.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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