On Thursday 9 June, Sabeel Nazareth met with Bishop Rafiq Nahra to congratulate him on his new position as bishop. A committee from Sabeel introduced Bishop Nahra to our work. They also stressed the importance of partnership and cooperation to increase awareness around the world about our struggle for Palestinian liberation and equal rights in Israel. On Friday 30 April, Father Rafiq Nahra became Bishop (Auxiliary Bishop of Latin Patriarchate for Israel, Titular Bishop of Verbe). Born in Egypt, Bishop Nahra studied in Rome and at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He has served in Paris and Palestine/Israel for many years.