The Voice of the suffering in Middle East
Here you’ll find the latest updates on the struggles and resilience of persecuted communities around the world. These stories highlight both the challenges they endure and the faith that sustains them. Stay connected to learn how hope continues to shine through suffering.
Lebanon: Bishop urges international community to end Holy Land conflict
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“The international community has an obligation to implement the two-state solution. If not, it will be an open conflict for decades, or centuries, because no one wants to leave their country and their land."
Iraq: Prelate worries about the spread of war
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“We are asking all leaders and all those with influence to calm the situation. God forbid that this war goes beyond what we have already seen. The settling of old scores would endanger the social cohesion of the whole region."
Holy Land: ‘We are living like the first Christians, sharing and helping everyone’
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"Each dead person, wounded person, and hostage is a source of great pain and a tremendous injustice. You can only imagine the people’s state of mind. "
Bethlehem: ‘Without faith, I couldn’t continue, not even for a minute’
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"The situation is terrible. It’s not easy at all. Every day, new challenges arise. I've never experienced anything like this before, never! It's a war. Not like a war, it is a war."
Micro-projects help Syrian Christians rebuild their lives
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Like many other Syrians, Mousa and Tamara lost their jobs and most prospects for a better life because of the civil war that tore their country apart. But these two Christians never stopped dreaming of a brighter future.
Holy Land: ‘Right now, we have only God’
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GAZA CITY—Sister Nabila Saleh, a sister of the Holy Rosary, is taking refuge in the Holy Family Parish,along with 700 other Christians. She has made a heartfelt plea for peace and humanitarian aid. In a telephone conversation with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Sister Nabila expressed deep concern for the 100 traumatized children who are currently housed in the parish complex and have known nothing but war. “We just want peace. We have had six wars in Gaza. ...
