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Remember Syrians this Christmas
Do not forget the suffering Christians in Syria, a member of a pontifical aid foundation implored officials from the U.S.,... Read more
Cardinal tells diplomats: 11 million Syrians need humanitarian aid
The apostolic nuncio to Syria met with diplomats accredited to the Vatican Thursday to inform them that an estimated 11... Read more
Cardinal says Syria has been hit with a ‘poverty bomb’
After nearly 10 years of war, the Syrian people have now been hit with a “poverty bomb” amid the coronavirus... Read more
‘I will die with them and for them’: Franciscan friar who survived Syrian War dies of COVID-19
When asked by his superior if he wanted to leave Aleppo during the Syrian Civil War, Fr. Edward Tamer replied... Read more
Syrian government to build replica of Hagia Sophia
The government of Syria plans to build a replica of Hagia Sophia, with support from Russia, as a protest against... Read more
Kidnapped priest remembered for his love of Syrian people
Seven years after his kidnapping in Syria, Fr. Paolo Dall’Oglio was remembered in Rome Wednesday for his love of the... Read more
Catholic cathedral in Syria that survived missile attacks reopens after restoration
A Catholic cathedral that was repeatedly struck by missiles amid the Syrian civil war was due to reopen Monday following... Read more
Pope Francis commends UN Security Council for global ceasefire resolution
Pope Francis applauded the United Nations Security Council Sunday for its recent resolution calling for an immediate global ceasefire amid... Read more
Syria’s Hidden Victims - Mary Sayegh
The Syrian civil war has led to one of the largest refugee crises of modern times, and presented unique problems... Read more
Syria’s Hidden Victims - Seta Kale
The Syrian civil war has led to one of the largest refugee crises of modern times, and presented unique problems... Read more
Make Syria ‘priority’ over ‘every other interest’ says Pope Francis
Pope Francis issued a plea to the international community to halt the violence and mounting death toll in the Syrian... Read more
Syria’s Hidden Victims - Samer Hanna
Marginalized for centuries, persecuted by ISIS, afraid to attract any attention from the West, Syrian Christians remain, by most accounts,... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for displaced women and children in Syria
Pope Francis appealed Sunday for the protection of women and children fleeing violence in northwestern Syria as more than half... Read more
International Conference on Christian Persecution convenes in Budapest
Patriarchs, cardinals, politicians, and Christians from across the globe are in Budapest this week for the International Conference on Christian... Read more
Armenian Catholic priest killed in Syria; ISIS claims responsibility
The Islamic State (ISIS) militant group on Monday claimed responsibility for the shooting of an Armenian Catholic priest and his... Read more
Pope Francis prays for ‘beloved and tormented’ Syria
As Turkish-led forces began the fifth day of their move against Kurdish militias in northeastern Syria Sunday, Pope Francis appealed... Read more
At UN, Holy See requests increased aid for Middle Eastern Christians
As displaced Christians return to their homes in the Middle East, the Vatican Secretary of State encouraged U.N. representatives Friday... Read more
Pope Francis gives thousands of rosaries to Christians in Syria
Pope Francis announced Thursday that he is giving 6,000 blessed rosaries to Catholic communities in Syria as a sign of... Read more
Protected status extended 18 months for some Syrians in the US
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced August 1 that it is extending Syria’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18... Read more
Pope Francis petitions Assad to protect weak and defenseless in Syria
Pope Francis, with concern for the humanitarian crisis in bombarded Idlib, has called on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to safeguard... Read more
