Tag: Conflict
Bishop Jallouf: Rebels in Aleppo ‘treat us with respect’ amid rising...
“Today the situation is a little calmer, the climate is better than other days,” Bishop Hanna Jallouf, apostolic vicar of Aleppo
Churches remain open as Aleppo adjusts to militia rule
"After three days of attacks, the so-called opposition militias have taken over the city. Now everything is quiet. The city is in limbo"
Pope remembers child victims of war, prays ardently for world peace
The Pope prayed that the escalation in violence may stop and that respect for the sacredness of human life become top priority
Yahya Sinwar’s killing will not end the Gaza war
"It seems Israel would not defeat Hamas or Hezbollah. For every fighter killed, two more will replace him."
Religious sister stays in southern Lebanon to assist war-torn villages
"There are still some 9,000 Christians here in three different villages. We are in constant danger," the missionary sister said
Lebanese bishop makes impassioned plea for peace at synod briefing
A Lebanese bishop made an impassioned plea for peace and forgiveness at the Synod on Synodality’s daily press briefing on Saturday, as the assembly’s...
Filipino Christian youth rally against US support for Israeli occupation of...
Andres urged Christians to distinguish between the biblical Israel and the modern state to address the Christian perspective on Israel
A conservation treasure is threatened by Indonesian plans for food security
The military’s involvement has added to perceptions it is increasingly intruding into civilian areas in Indonesia
Burmese bishop tells of war’s toll on displaced Catholics in Kayah...
Bishop Ba Shwe acknowledged that he was given the option to relocate to safer areas, but he chose to stay with his displaced community
Japan bishop laments ‘globalization of indifference,’ urges end of violence
Archbishop Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo said it is human beings who are creating violence and “it is our indifference that is encouraging it.”
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