Syria: When violence begets mercy
In the paradoxical logic of the Gospel, in the wisdom of the Cross that is revealed only to the least, in that vulnerability which, as St. Paul says, becomes a
New church among the ruins in Damascus: “a Christmas of Resurrection”
Damascus - In the midst of the ruins and destruction, after three years of war, a new Maronite church will rise in Damascus. It will be inaugurated on January 8,
At least 17 churches and Christian shrines destroyed by jihadist groups
Damascus - At least 17 churches and Christian shrines have been destroyed, desecrated or occupied by jihadist groups in the Syrian conflict. The list was provided by sources linked to
Russian delegation meets representatives of Churches and religious communities
A Russian delegation composed of parliamentarians, political and military representatives recently made a visit to Syria for a program of meetings which also includes visits to representatives of churches and
Fifty Christians in Qaryatayn held hostage by jihadists have been released
At least fifty Christians in Qaryatayn taken hostage last August by jihadists of the Islamic State (Daesh) were released on Sunday 11 October, and were able to return to the
Our Lady of Fatima statue to visit Damascus in September
The rector of the Shrine of Fatima says the statue brings with it 'a message of peace'The pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima is to be taken to Damascus,