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Church leaders express ‘hope’ that Syrian regime will respect Christian communities
Rebel forces met with bishops in Aleppo “immediately” after capturing the city, “assuring them that they would respect the various... Read more
Lebanese Christians celebrate Assad’s fall, see it as justice for years of oppression
In the wake of the Assad regime’s fall in Syria, the streets of Lebanon were alive with celebration as church... Read more
Priest laments that economic sanctions are preventing post-war recovery and reconstruction in Syria
"The economic blockade is causing great suffering today," said Father Hugo Alaniz, an Argentine missionary of the Institute of the... 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
Sanctions on Syria's military a good step, Christian advocate says
The United States House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that issues additional sanctions against supporters of Syria’s Assad... Read more
Syrian nun awarded by US will back any leader who brings peace
As the conflict in Syria rages on, a Salesian nun honored by the White House as a “Woman of Courage”... Read more
Pope makes humanitarian appeal for Syria, as rebels lose Aleppo
Pope Francis has sent a letter to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad appealing for peace and for humanitarian relief, as the... Read more
