Christians in the Middle East
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One week after regime change, Syrian church bells ring out in hope
This past Sunday, churches in Syria witnessed a remarkable surge in attendees across cities and towns as people gathered to... 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
A new dawn for Syria? Bishop Jallouf highlights Christians as pillars of reconstruction
Bishop Hanna Jallouf, the apostolic vicar of Aleppo and head of the Latin Church in Syria, shared his reflections on... Read more
As Aleppo’s Christians face new ordeal, Church leaders call for courage and faith
Christians face new challenges as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, a militant faction affiliated with extremist groups, launched its largest operation in... Read more
PHOTOS: Holy Land Christians begin another Advent in the midst of war
This past weekend, the people in Bethlehem welcomed the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land, led by the... Read more
Who are the Christians in Lebanon?
For a Middle Eastern nation, Lebanon has a large and influential Christian population. Read more
Caritas Lebanon rushes aid as millions flee escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Caritas Lebanon has joined with other organizations to aid millions of internally displaced persons as the war between Israel and... Read more
As Lebanon faces increasing conflict, Christians stand firm against war
“No to war!” has become a rallying cry among Lebanon’s Christians, who have maintained this stance since clashes began to... Read more
Staying in Bethlehem: Christian couple opts to marry and put down roots despite hardships
Two young Christians from Bethlehem have decided to marry and settle down in their hometown despite the ongoing war and... Read more
Pope Francis meets Middle East Catholic bishops amid fears of all-out war in region
The Holy Father encouraged the bishops to “bear witness to faith in [the Lord], also through respectful and sincere dialogue... Read more
Lebanon is on the brink of war: Where do the country’s Christians stand?
Christians are collectively refusing to support a war that could further devastate an already struggling country. Read more
The enduring faith of St. Charbel: Thousands celebrate in Lebanon
Celebrating St. Charbel’s feast day has been a beacon of hope for generations. Read more
Catholic Church in Turkey consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Monsignor Marek Solczyński, apostolic nuncio to Turkey, presided over the ceremony and was surrounded by bishops from the country’s Catholic... Read more
Beacon of faith: Lebanese town builds giant floating rosary at sea
On the feast of Our Lady of the Seas, Joe Abdel Sater, a swimming instructor in the seaside town of... Read more
Qatar’s St. Charbel Maronite Church prepares to welcome worshippers
Once completed, St. Charbel will be Qatar’s largest Catholic church and the second Catholic church in the country. Read more
Orthodox rabbis in Jerusalem call on Jews to stand against spitting at Christians
Several posters and pamphlets appeared in the streets of the Old City calling on the public to avoid harassment toward... Read more
19-year-old Catholic woman dies attempting to flee Gaza with her mother
The tragic death of Lara Al-Sayegh highlights the suffering of Gaza’s dwindling Christian minority. Read more
Attacks against Christians in Jerusalem ‘reprehensible,’ Jewish historian says
“Especially in Jerusalem, orthodox activists consider themselves exemplary Jews when they spit on or even beat Christians or Muslims,” Michael... Read more
Custos of Holy Land discusses the vocation of Christians in the region today
Speaking on Advent, Christmas, hope, and faith, Father Francesco Patton reflected on the meaning of the season for Christians who... Read more
‘These are very hard times’: Pastor of Gaza Catholic church gives update on Christians’ plight
“The pope called us daily, to check on us,” said Father Gabriel Romanelli in a recent interview where he discussed... Read more
