The first funeral services for the victims of a jihadi suicide bombing inside a Damascus church were held, as Syrian Christians have been left deeply traumatized by the horrific massacre …
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“There is no justification — religious, moral, or rational — for the slaughter of innocents, least of all in a sacred space.”
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Cardinal Pizzaballa underscored Pope Leo XIV’s appeals for peace and to stop the proliferation of weapons.
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AMMAN, Jordan (OSV News) — A prominent Catholic humanitarian agency in the Middle East has expressed concern over sudden cuts to U.S. financial assistance affecting its ministries aiding the displaced, …
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Syria has seen “a dangerous escalation of violence, brutality, and killing” of innocent civilians, including women and children,” say Christian leaders.
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BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN, Jordan (OSV News) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, told thousands of faithful that Pope Francis sent him to preside over the inauguration and …
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AMMAN, Jordan (OSV News) — Although Christian leaders in Syria are trying to stay positive about the new Islamist interim government in Damascus, others are pointing to worrying concerns about …
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(OSV News) — An uneasy calm hangs over Aleppo, Christian leaders report, following the recent lightning takeover of Syria’s second-largest city by Islamist rebels driving out forces of Syrian President …
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(OSV News) — Since Hamas’ attack on Israel Oct. 7, 2023, and the immediate start of the Israel-Hamas war, Pope Francis has provided daily spiritual solace to Gaza Strip’s only …
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(OSV News) — Hezbollah’s central headquarters in Beirut’s southern suburbs were struck multiple times Sept. 27 by Israeli missiles, shaking the Lebanese capital. The next day Iran-backed Hezbollah confirmed the …
