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Pathbreakers of Arab America—Second in Series: Salma Hayek

June 28, 2023

By John Mason

This is the second in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent with Arab America contributing writer, John Mason. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, science, academia, and politics, among other areas. We will endeavor to represent the broad array of Arab Americans, including a mix of women and men, countries of origin, and fields of endeavor. Our second pathbreaker case is the illustrious Mexican-born, of Lebanese heritage, Arab American actor Salma Hayek.

Pope Francis Makes Historic First Papal Visit to Bahrain

November 16, 2022

By Claire Boyle

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Earlier this month, Pope Francis made a historic first papal visit to the country of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf from November 3-6, 2022. Never before has any pope visited Bahrain, a country with an almost seventy-percent Muslim majority. Interestingly enough, Bahrain also happens to have … Continued

Pope in Israel Calls for Two-State Solution

May 11, 2009

By Arab America

Pope Benedict arrived in Israel on Monday and called for a two-state solution to its conflict with the Palestinians, a reassertion of Vatican policy that is at odds with the new Israeli government. “I plead with all those responsible to explore every possible avenue in the search for a just resolution of the outstanding difficulties, … Continued

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