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Syria: ‘The situation is intolerable’

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“In order to protect Christian values, Christians must remain here in the Middle East, where these values are more deeply appreciated,” he said. “In ...

Syria: ‘Milad’ is Arabic for Christmas

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“There is no hope here. The situation gets worse every day,” says the father, whose eyes are sunken. The mother adds, “The only thing I ...

Emigration, sanctions, and corruption hurt Syria

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"The serious challenges facing our country are the results of corruption and the oppressive sanctions of Syria, which directly affect the people."

Middle East: Fewer Catholic schools spell more extremism

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"But if we don’t keep Catholic schools going, the consequences will be serious for the whole country. Some Islamist institutions are waiting to jump into ...

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 ...

ACN sends more aid to Syria after earthquake

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ACN was one of the first international organizations to initiate relief efforts after the earthquake, since it was already present on the ground and had ...

Syrian Patriarch: Despite difficulties, it has been ‘a time of great grace’

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"We are still doing everything possible to help our faithful, to provide them with essential services. But we cannot replace the government. There is no ...

Young people in Syria, Lebanon celebrate WYD at home

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Due to visa restrictions and financial difficulty, many young Christians in Syria and Lebanon were unable to travel to Portugal for the event. But with ...

Italy: High-level meeting honors priest kidnapped in Syria

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Sanctions in addition to the mass emigration of young people facing low salaries and few jobs, make it increasingly likely that the political and military ...

ACN gives Syrian and Lebanese youth a taste of World Youth Day

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More than 1,000 young people are expected to attend the gathering on Mount Lebanon, which will take place as Pope Francis meets the young people ...
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