Tag: Syria
Church leaders and rebels convene in Aleppo, pledge to maintain religious...
Despite these hardships, the new Islamist forces controlling the city appear committed to maintaining normalcy for the Christian communities
Church leaders urge unity and justice in post-Assad Syria
The Patriarch’s homily reflected on Syria’s ongoing turmoil and its devastating impacts, while urging for peace and stability in the nation
Franciscan monastery in Aleppo attacked; friars call for peace
A missile strike from a warplane hit the monastery, destroying one of its wings and setting its storage facility ablaze
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
Pope Francis calls for global unity in pursuit of peace amidst...
Pope Francis referred to the escalating global conflicts as a "third world war fought piecemeal" and openly discussed geopolitical crises
Pope Francis calls for support for earthquake victims in Turkey and...
The pope spoke as rescue efforts continued over the weekend with rescuers pulling more than a dozen survivors out of the rubble on Saturday
Pope Francis leads Hail Mary for victims of earthquake in Turkey...
A series of large earthquakes in parts of Turkey and Syria Feb. 6 have created massive destruction and killed thousands of people
Pope Francis leads Hail Mary for victims of earthquake in Turkey...
A series of large earthquakes in parts of Turkey and Syria Feb. 6 have created massive destruction and killed thousands of people
Catholic aid agencies respond after devastating earthquake in Turkey, Syria
In Syria, many cities and towns with a significant Christian population, such as Aleppo, Homs, Lattakia, and Hama, suffered major damage
Pope Francis grieves for victims of quakes in Turkey, Syria
The pope entrusted “those who died to the loving mercy of the Almighty” and sent his “heartfelt condolences to those who mourn their loss”