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Casualties reported after attack on church inauguration in Syria
At least one person was killed and several were injured Sunday in an attack on the inauguration of a Greek... Read more
Pope Francis discusses ‘survival of Christians in the Middle East’ with Melkite bishops
The Melkite Greek Catholic Church's synod of bishops is taking place in Rome this week. Read more
‘You are not forgotten,’ Pope Francis tells Syrians entering 12th year of war
Since the war started on March 15, 2011, half a million people have died. Read more
Syria lost in ‘oblivion’ on 11th anniversary of war, says cardinal
The conflict broke out on March 15, 2011. Read more
Here’s what a young Syrian refugee is hoping for this Christmas
‘I have become a refugee, just like the Child Jesus,’ says Majed. Read more
Catholic charity announces $5.6M to help Lebanon and Syria’s Christians
The funds will help to support young newlyweds. Read more
Pope Francis donates $170,000 to Catholic Church in Syria
The country’s civil war has claimed more than 350,000 lives since 2011. Read more
Vatican cardinal visits Syria in 10th year of civil war
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri will spend eight days in the country. Read more
Cardinal who stayed in Syria says ‘time is running out’ for recovery after 10 years of war
A cardinal who remained in Syria for the entire duration of the 10-year civil war has said that he fears... Read more
On 10th anniversary of Syria’s war, Catholic charity urges US and EU to help aid reach poor
On the 10th anniversary of Syria’s war, a Catholic charity has urged the U.S. and E.U. to remove obstacles to... Read more
Catholic campaign to aid Syrian children who ‘have known nothing but war’
Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the start of the Syrian war, the Catholic charity Caritas has launched a campaign... Read more
Pope Francis prays for 'martyred Syria' on eve of 10th anniversary of war
Pope Francis urged the world not to forget the ongoing suffering of the “martyred” people of Syria on the eve... Read more
Catholic archbishop of Damascus appeals for Syrians to return home
As the 10th anniversary of the start of the Syrian war approaches, the Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Damascus is appealing... Read more
Pope Francis offers support to beleaguered Christians of Syria and Iraq
Pope Francis urged Catholic charities Thursday to continue supporting embattled Christian minorities in Syria and Iraq. Read more
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
