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In northeastern Syria, Christians are caught between war planes and COVID-19
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"Christians are loved in the region, especially since the humanitarian organizations are all Christian, and they provide 80 percent of their aid to Muslims. Going ...
In Aleppo, Syria, COVID-19 adds to ongoing suffering, especially for the poor
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“The number of Christian families, of all denominations, in Aleppo before the war stood at around 30,000. Now that figure has fallen to around 10,000."
Iraq: Christians desire ‘a real and profound change of the political system’
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"Personally, I am optimistic regarding the future of the Christians on the Nineveh Plains and in Iraq. Through education and cultural dialogue, we can overcome ...
Coronavirus puts economic toll on Christians in the Holy Land
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On March 12, the Franciscan Pilgrims Office in Jerusalem cancelled until further notice all Masses booked by pilgrimage tour companies at Holy Land shrines.
From a nun in Syria, a message of hope and faith in the time of COVID-19
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“To all our ACN donors, we say very sincerely: ‘Thank you for your enormous generosity. You have helped us for so many years and continue ...
Education and dialogue hold key to Christians staying in Iraq
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In addition to having lost their faith in the future, in the authorities and in a number of their Muslim neighbors—who had initially welcomed ISIS ...
In Holy Land, Churches denounce persistent anti-Christian attacks
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"The Churches are raising these problems at every level and on numerous occasions, but since their voice is not backed by political and financial weight ...
Christians in Syria continue to face brutal circumstances
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“It’s horrible, people can no longer buy anything to eat. Some people survive on bread and water. I would like to ask people to join ...
In northern Iraq, ravaged Christian village comes back to life
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"Even if the situation is not very clear, we see the importance of a sign of hope. ACN is determined to help the Christians to ...
Martyr shrine in Egypt honors 21 ISIS victims five years after death
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“I’m the mother of martyrs, I’m proud of them. They intercede for me and their father in heaven.” She said she is praying for ISIS ...