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'Beloved' Syria's new cardinal a sign of the Pope's closeness
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has said that Francis’ decision to give a red hat to the longtime... Read more
Syrian children to unite in prayer for an end to violence
Christian and Muslim children of Aleppo, Syria will gather together in prayer on October 6 to plead for an end... Read more
The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says
In a world marked by increasing war and conflict, Pope Francis said a generous and merciful response to those fleeing... Read more
The US has resettled 10,000 Syrian refugees in the last year
As the Obama administration announced Monday that the U.S. had met its goal of accepting 10,000 Syrian refugees in fiscal... Read more
In war-torn Syria, Our Lady of Peace Cathedral needs help
The war-torn Cathedral of Homs sits in the heart of western Syria. Read more
Pope Francis invites 21 Syrian refugees to lunch
On Thursday Pope Francis invited 21 Syrian refugees to join him for lunch at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa... Read more
Pope: It's 'unacceptable' that civilians must pay the price of Syrian conflict
On Sunday, Pope Francis lamented at how many defenseless civilians are forced to “pay the price” of the ongoing Syrian... Read more
Syrian brothers reunite at WYD, and ask the world to pray
Among the hundreds of thousands of pilgrims at World Youth Day are two brothers, recently reunited. Read more
What the Holy See has to say about conflict in the Middle East
If peace is to be achieved in the Middle East, it will be a joint effort, requiring the cooperation of... Read more
Vacation Bible School is a light in darkness for Syrian children
For children growing up in Aleppo, Syria, life is anything but easy. In a city devastated civil war, bombings are... Read more
Pope Francis asks kids to join Syrian children in praying for peace
Millions of children have either been killed, displaced or orphaned as a result of Syria’s ongoing, bloody civil war. Read more
The suffering of Syria's Christians taught him how to be a priest
Father Rodrigo Miranda is a priest from Chile. But it was in Syria, among the oppressed Christian community, that he... Read more
Aleppo archbishop calls for solidarity with Christians in Syria
The future of Christianity in the Middle East remains uncertain, and it is critical that the international community remain engaged,... Read more
Pope laments recent violence in Syria, renews call for dialogue
Pope Francis on Sunday decried the resurgence of violence in Syria in recent days, especially in Aleppo, and renewed the... Read more
Pope to teens: There isn't a phone app for love and happiness
Freedom does not come from things we possess or from doing whatever we want, Pope Francis said Sunday in his... Read more
As he leaves Greece, Pope Francis takes 12 refugees with him
After traveling to the Greek island of Lesbos, a primary entry point for refugees seeking passage into Europe, Pope Francis... Read more
Five years into the Syrian Civil War, a look at those who've fled
March 15 marks five years since civil war broke out in Syria. The conflict has had devastating consequences for the... Read more
Pope Francis: It's never too late for conversion
God's patience towards sinners is without limit, yet the time for conversion is now, Pope Francis said during his Sunday... Read more
Pope appeals for 'martyred country' of Syria
The plight of Syrian civilians involved in the nation's ongoing conflict was at the heart of Pope Francis' appeal to... Read more
Keep working for peace, US bishops urge as Middle East crises continue
The multiple crises in the Middle East show the need for continued peacemaking and humanitarian efforts, the U.S. Catholic bishops... Read more
