Syrian Civil War
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Report: Syrian rebel group makes Christians low-status subjects
An ultimatum allegedly from a jihadist group has demanded that Syrian Christians live as “dhimmis,” low-status subjects who must pay... Read more
Syrian patriarch calls for prayer as peace talks begin
The Patriarch of Antioch has called for prayers “in every home in Syria” and around the world for a successful... Read more
Vatican to appeal for reconciliation at Syrian peace conference
Pope Francis' continual focus on the Syrian civil war will contribute to the Holy See playing a key role at... Read more
Bishops ask Congress to support, resettle Syrian refugees
The U.S. bishops have encouraged Congress to work to end the violence in Syria, and to help address the major... Read more
Carmelite nun from Syria describes pain of civil war
Mother Agnes Mariam of the Cross, a Lebanese-born nun who has lived nearly 20 years in Syria, is travelling the... Read more
Vatican nunciature to Syria hit by mortar; no casualties
The Vatican's nunciature in Damascus was hit by a mortar round at 6:30 am on Tuesday, damaging the building but... Read more
Congressional hearing considers Syrian war crimes tribunal
In a hearing before a congressional committee, policy officials called for the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal to... Read more
Syrian bishop calls for dialogue, continuing Christian presence
While calling for dialogue between Syria’s Assad regime and moderates among the opposition, a Maronite Catholic bishop has stressed the... Read more
Three Red Cross workers remain kidnapped in Syria
A day after their kidnapping in Syria, the whereabouts of three relief workers from the Red Cross remain unknown, though... Read more
Syrian refugees find support from Catholic Relief Services
Unable to enter refugee camps run by the United Nations, many Syrians fleeing from violence in their home country have... Read more
DC cardinal highlights role of prayer in Syria resolution
Joining in a global day of prayer for peace in Syria, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C., urged Catholics... Read more
Vatican diplomat promotes moderation among Syrians
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Vatican City's secretary for relations with states, told a group of ambassadors that stakeholders in the Syrian... Read more
Jerusalem Patriarchate to participate in prayer vigil for Syria
Joining in Pope Francis' call to make Sept. 7 a day of fasting and prayer for the people of Syria,... Read more
Pope asks world leaders to reject 'futile' military action in Syria
As world leaders meet in St. Petersburg, Russia, for the G20 summit, Pope Francis has sent a message urging against... Read more
Child's smile enough to keep volunteers in Syria
A Syrian woman who works in a center for children opened during the country's civil war said that the smile... Read more
Facing risk of death, Syrian priests remain faithful
As civil war rages in Syria, priests are choosing to stay with their people and continue pastoring them, even as... Read more
Bishops push State Department to help end Syrian civil war
Two bishops have written to Secretary of State John Kerry urging that the United States work to end the Syrian... Read more
