Vatican Cardinal Visits Syria in 10th Year of Civil War
Cardinal Sandri will spend a full eight days in the Middle Eastern country, with stops in Damascus, Tartous, Homs, Yabroud, Maaloula, and Aleppo.
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On 10th Anniversary of Syria’s War, Catholic Charity Urges US and EU to Help Aid Reach Poor
Aid to the Church in Need, founded in 1947, has donated almost $50 million to 900 humanitarian and pastoral projects in Syria since war broke out.
Pope Appeals for Peace, as Aleppo Is Besieged
Reports of civilians, mostly women and children, killed during the final battle for Aleppo prompt prayers.
Syrian Priest Who Escaped ISIS: ‘Our World Needs a Revolution Against Violence’
‘The only way of stopping the extremists is to enter into a dialogue with Islam. That has been my personal experience,’ says Father Jacques Mourad.
Pope Francis Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire in Syria
‘I want to emphasize and reiterate my closeness to all victims of the inhuman conflict in Syria. With a sense of urgency, I renew my appeal,’ the Pope said on Oct. 12. The Holy Father’s audience also focused on mercy: In a world ‘stricken with the virus of indifference,’ the works of mercy ‘are the best antidote.’
US Has Resettled 10,000 Syrian Refugees
On Monday, Secretary of State John Kerry announced the goal of 10,000 had been met.
‘Total War’ Engulfs Aleppo as Christians Pray and Fast for Peace
Government forces and rebel groups are now engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Syria’s largest city, as civilians pay a heavy price.
Pope Francis: ‘Peace in Syria Is Possible!’
Holy Father, in July 5 video message, called out world leaders who speak of ending the conflict but aid it with arms. He also said the Syrian conflict is a situation of ‘unspeakable suffering’ and ‘saddens my heart a lot.’
Pope Appeals for ‘Martyred Country’ of Syria, Reminds Faithful to ‘Fear Not’
Francis advocated for the plight of Syrians, as well as trafficking persons, on Sunday, in addition to sending Lunar New Year greetings and reflecting on Jesus calling St. Peter to follow him.
This Priest Was Abducted by ISIS, but He Isn’t Giving Up on a Mission of Mercy
Father Jacques Mourad fulfilled a promise to the Virgin Mary and is headed back to Syria.
