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.
First Christmas Mass in Mosul since 2014—Muslims lend a hand
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“The efforts of the Churches to recreate a stable and peaceful environment for the local population have borne further fruit."
In Cairo, a Christmas season tinged with sorrow
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“He was still alive and, looking me in the eyes, he told me to take care of my younger sister and brother; and he gave me the keys to the church gate and to our apartment. I will always remember his smile right before he died."
Despite uncertainty, Christians in Iraq, Syria are urged to ‘keep Bethlehem in their hearts’
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“Everyone who is helping to rebuild there is investing their personal courage and vision for the future. That is the foundation for rebuilding relations between people.”
Post-ISIS, the first Catholic Church is re-consecrated on Nineveh Plains
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"ISIS thought they could eliminate us, and yet it is ISIS that has disappeared and we have returned to Telleskuf."
In war-torn Homs, Syria, an altar is re-consecrated—a symbol of faithful’s resolve in face of suffering
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By Maria Lozano Briefing for our Donors THE RE-CONSECRATION of the altar in the Cathedral of Our Lady Queen of Peace (Dec. 1, 2017) was a new milestone on the journey back to normalcy in Homs, Syria. For three long years, 2011-2014—the city split between rebels and the Syrian regime—it was the setting for some of the fiercest fighting of the civil war. By the time the government took full control of Homs again, the city was left in ruins. ...
Young people in Aleppo, Syria bring aid to the city’s needy
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“You are the hope of Syria, you are the light in the midst of so much darkness.” The words strike a chord—deep emotion shines in the eyes of these young men and women.
