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Christian village attacked in Syria
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An argument between young people from two villages led to terror that could have ended with tragedy. Pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need ...
South Lebanon: Hope of return takes root among the olive trees
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As the olive harvest approaches, the residents of Alma el-Chaab hope to obtain permission to work their land. In testimony collected by Aid to the ...
Holy Land: “Living space for Christians is getting smaller and smaller”
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The rector of a seminary in the West Bank warns of growing pressure. The Christian presence in the Holy Land is under threat, according to ...
Gaza Catholic school reopens after nearly three years of war
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The parish priest of Gaza has said that the re-opening of a Catholic school in the devastated territory offers “a sign of hope” for people ...
A Vehicle for Prison Chaplains in Egypt
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“Today, you will be with Me in Paradise” (Lk. 23:43). That was the promise of Jesust to the good thief hanging beside Him on the ...
A Religious Center in Syria
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Azza Al-Bittar, 42, lives together with her husband and her son in Homs, where the war began in 2011. She tells us, “My faith was ...
Christian schools in Jerusalem protest non-renewal of entry permits for teachers
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Christian schools in Jerusalem announced the suspension of classes on September 1, 2026, due to the non-renewal of entry permits into the city for dozens ...
Franciscan in Syria: “The lack of security has grown enormously”
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The Christian community has seen discrimination rise but remains firm in the faith in the land of Christianity’s roots. The situation in Syria remains unstable ...
Lebanon: Children and young adults find refuge in ACN-funded summer camps
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In Lebanon today, organizing a few days of activities for children and young people has become an obstacle course. But for the local Church, these ...
Prime Minister: “Christians are an essential part of Iraqi society”
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Baghdad offering incentives for Christians to return to Iraq. Al-Zaidi’s words will be discussed at the upcoming meeting of Catholic bishops. Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali ...