Divine Liturgies were celebrated on Sunday, June 30, in Damascus, Syria — albeit with significantly lower attendance due to a... Read more
“To the Christians of the Middle East, I say: I am close to you! The whole Church is close to... Read more
Churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of the suicide bombing that targeted St. Elias Church in the... Read more
In Syria, church leaders condemned Sunday’s terrorist act against worshippers in Damascus that resulted in 22 dead and almost 60... Read more
Here is what some Middle Eastern Christians say they are seeking from the next bishop of Rome. Read more
How did Pope Francis view Islam and Muslim peoples during his time as pope? What is the position of the... Read more
Pope Francis is being remembered in the Middle East with tears, prayers, and gratitude. Read more
An ecumenical Palestinian Christian organization doubled down on criticism of the USCCB this week, accusing the body of dismissing concerns... Read more
The Anglican Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs the hospital in Gaza, condemned the attacks “in the strongest terms” in... Read more
Thousands of Christians gathered in Qaraqosh, Iraq, to welcome Christ as king and prince of peace as Holy Week began... Read more
The Caminos Lebanon project seeks to highlight Lebanon’s rich religious heritage by creating a comprehensive network of pilgrimage trails. Read more
A service of EWTN News, ACI MENA was established in 2022 and currently operates from the Catholic University in Erbil,... Read more
Using Emperor Constantine’s famous vision of the cross, Archbishop Elpidophoros presented Trump with a holy cross, calling it a symbol... Read more
Persecuted Christians in Iraq: An EWTN News Special” delves into the roots of Christianity in Iraq and its history dating... Read more
Lebanon’s Parliament on Thursday elected Gen. Joseph Aoun as the 14th president of the country after a two-year vacancy of... Read more
The “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity” exhibit will open at the Vatican on Jan. 31 showcasing 90 artifacts. Read more
As Syria navigates a transitional phase, questions abound regarding the Church’s role in shaping the new Syrian nation. Has the... Read more
Christians in Maaloula in western Syria have been living with an intensifying fear for their safety, exacerbated by a recent... Read more
“They need everything and we cannot give anything,” Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti told EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser in a... Read more
This past Sunday, churches in Syria witnessed a remarkable surge in attendees across cities and towns as people gathered to... Read more