Lebanon Overwhelmed With Lingering Syrian Refugee Crisis
The Middle Eastern country has the highest per capita refugee population in the world.
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Violin Gives Hope to Syrian Christian Refugee Amid Uncertainty
Music provides displaced family with welcome respite from uncertain times.
ISIS Captives Among New Refugees Welcomed by Pope Francis
The Vatican has taken in three new Syrian families.
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.
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 to Children Around the World: Join Your Peers in Syria in Praying for Peace
Special June 1 prayer event will take place on International Children’s Day.
After Five Years of Comforting the Afflicted in Syria, a Glimmer of Good News
As a new humanitarian commitment is announced, CRS’ Bill O’Keefe discusses the plight and prospects of those caught in the civil war’s deadly cross fire.
Compassion vs. Security: What to Do With Syrian Refugees?
While the U.S. debates the integrity of the refugee program vs. the risks, the situation of Syrian refugees grows more desperate in countries such as Lebanon and Jordan, which can no longer sustain them.
US Bishops: Resist Temptation to Scapegoat Syrian Refugees After Paris Attacks
The U.S. bishops’ chairman of the migration committee called for ‘strengthening the already stringent [refugee] program,’ while at the same time continuing to ‘welcome those in desperate need.’
