As alarming sectarian violence swept through Syria in the third week of July, Christian communities in the region experienced a new wave of persecution. Attacks on the country’s Christian, Druze …
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As families mourn victims of Damascus massacre, families, patriarch, blame Syrian government for lack of protection
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakThe 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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Pope calls for end to bloodshed in Syria, Middle East, via solidarity, dialogue
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV condemned the suicide bombing at a Damascus church, calling it “a cowardly terrorist attack” as he appealed to the international community not to …
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‘Slaughter of innocents’ in suicide bombing at Syrian church called ‘unspeakable evil’
by Dale Gavlakby Dale Gavlak“There is no justification — religious, moral, or rational — for the slaughter of innocents, least of all in a sacred space.”
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Christians in Syria are reeling after a suicide bombing struck a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus during a June 22 Divine Liturgy.
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In Syria for decades, priest was forced to leave in 2012 after criticizing then-Syrian President Bashar Assad. After returning in July 2013, he was kidnapped.
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After US aid cuts, Middle East Caritas forced to reorganize but remains hopeful
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakAMMAN, 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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Many of the of Christians who have lost their lives lost them because of their geographical location, not their religion. But still, says priest, “we are indeed facing strong discrimination.”
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From the wearing of green in honor of Ireland’s patron to St. Joseph altars laden with bread and gratitude, next week’s festivities remind us of two great saints from whom …
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Hundreds of civilians have been killed since March 6 as Syria’s security forces battled armed supporters of former Syria president Bashar Assad.
