Syrian Civil War
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March 15, 2015: A day of fasting, prayer for war-torn Syria
As the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the Syrian civil war approaches, the head of the Melkite Greek Catholic... Read more
An exodus with little hope – report finds crisis of unaccompanied minors fleeing Syria
The countries neighboring Syria are swamped with millions of refugees from its civil war which creates special risks for young... Read more
Meet the Christians in Syria who want to stay, despite the war
“Fortunately, the battles are over for now. There was fierce fighting in Al Nabek all through Advent. No one was... Read more
Can Christians survive the 'dirty games' of Middle East politics?
Christians have lived in the Middle East since the time of the apostles, but political machinations by world powers and... Read more
Jesuit laments car bomb attack in Syria, scorns media silence
“Most of them were students at the university, young people who had not left the city. So what sort of... Read more
Catholic refugee relief opens hearts in Syria
Catholic participation in refugee and humanitarian relief in the Syrian civil war is strengthening a foundation for future peace despite... Read more
Syrian refugees pursue education for their children, in hope for the future
Refugees of the Syrian civil war say their new life has many burdens, but they hope that education for their... Read more
Young Syrian refugee tells Pope, 'pray for us and pray for peace'
Currently a living as a refugee at a Salesian school in Istanbul, 14-year-old Sarah will give Pope Francis a picture... Read more
#savealeppo – International movement urges a ceasefire in the Syrian city
As the battle over Syria's largest city has raged for more than two years, the Community of Sant'Egidio on Tuesday... Read more
As winter looms, Syrian refugees now fear 'dire' shortfalls in aid
Refugees who have fled violence in Syria and Iraq may face further significant problems in meeting their basic needs if... Read more
Despite persecution, Year of Consecrated Life celebrated in Syria
Despite persecution and threats faced by the Catholic faithful in Syria, religious communities in the war-torn country have continued their... Read more
Syrian Christians, building cemeteries instead of schools
As the civil war in Syria continues its fourth year, Christians who remain in the country’s capital are finding it... Read more
Refugees, displaced take center stage at Middle East consistory
At Monday's consistory on the Middle East, patriarchs gathered to discuss the threats facing local Christians, and focused on the... Read more
'Our Church is in danger': Catholics in Aleppo, Homs
Sister Maria of Nazareth has committed herself to an extraordinary mission. The Argentine nun from the Institute of the Incarnate... Read more
Kidnapped Franciscan priest in Syria released by militants
The Custody of the Holy Land announced Thursday that the Franciscan priest who was abducted in Syria by rebels over... Read more
Franciscan priest, Christian villagers abducted by Syrian militants
Militants linked to al-Nusra Front kidnapped a Catholic parish priest and as many as 20 people from a Christian village... Read more
Pope Francis urges United Nations to intervene in Iraq
Pope Francis called the United Nations to act to end the humanitarian tragedy now underway in Iraq in a letter... Read more
Christians, Shias face uncertain future in face of Iraqi violence
In the midst of advances by Sunni insurgents, Iraq’s remaining Christian community and the country’s majority- Shia population face threats... Read more
Argentine nun heads to Syria after Pope's call to peripheries
A religious sister from Argentina, who has been serving for four years in the Gaza Strip, is preparing to go... Read more
UN registers Lebanon's millionth Syrian refugee
The number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon registered with the United Nations has now passed 1 million, as the organization’s... Read more
