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A TEEN from Aleppo, Syria reflects on civil war
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“When I was young, my relationship with God was good, but since then, I’ve struggled at times. I always ask, ‘Why, Lord, why all this ...
Proceeds from papal sale of Lamborghini go to help Iraqi Christians on Nineveh Plains
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The village was badly damaged during the fighting of recent years but the Christian community has returned—in large numbers. By now, 405 of the 580 ...
Syria: A young Christian woman in Homs comes of age in shadow of war
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"What happened in Homs was very hard. Still, we did not think about emigrating because we have strong commitments here and ties with our local ...
In Iraq, Christians return home—also for the sake of the children of the diaspora
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“We do not know if every family will return to the Nineveh Plains, but we do believe that all Christians have a duty to shape ...
For Iraqi Christian former athlete, sports are essential part of education
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“As long as we have faith, there is no need to worry or fear. Whenever we encounter disaster, we grow closer to God, so we ...
For Syrian faithful, a homecoming never to be forgotten
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“Of course there is still so much pain and suffering for so many of us, but to be finally back home and able to re-start ...
CNA: ACN Director of Outreach remembers Coptic martyrs killed by ISIS
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FOUR YEARS after the so-called Islamic State released a propaganda video showing the beheading of 21 abducted Coptic Christians in Libya, aid workers and politicians ...
Newsmax: ACNUSA Chairman reflects on significance of Pope’s visit to Arabia
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THE FIRST-EVER papal visit to Arabia was a sign of increasing religious tolerance in the Muslim world. The Mass Pope Francis celebrated in Abu Dhabi, ...
In Syria, the loss of a beloved brother marks young life with profound sadness
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"I believe that I survived these attacks because the angels were protecting me. We would have stayed in Aleppo had my father not taken the ...
Church leaders stress the significance of first-ever papal visit to Arabia
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“This visit will help to correct the false image that many Muslims have of Christianity, Conversely, many Christians will realize that the majority of Muslims ...