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‘The Syrian people have been brutally driven into poverty’
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"the war is not over yet, particularly not in Idlib, around Aleppo or in the Jazira region of north-eastern Syria."
Syria: “We are living through the worst period in our history”
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"For many people life is almost unbearable. Most Syrian families feel afflicted by the psychological and material pressure,”
Syria: Friars are caring for Christians living under Sharia law
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“Those extremists have often persecuted, attacked, beaten, tortured and even murdered some of our brothers and sisters."
Gravely damaged in war, Cathedral of St. Elijah in Aleppo rises from the ashes
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"It sends a message to the parishioners and Christians in Aleppo—and the world—that we are still in this country despite our dwindling numbers. The restoration ...
Plight of poorest Christian families in Damascus is worsening
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“The worsening plight of the people has forced me to get involved in the social sphere in order to help the poor and the suffering."
Episcopal letter from Aleppo, Syria—’I am happy this Pentecost’
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"Yet, despite everything, despite all successive, multiple sufferings and innumerable setbacks, coming home today I am aware of deep inside me being truly happy and ...
With eye on pandemic, ACN launches new emergency aid program for Syrian Christians
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Many people in Syria have already reached the end of their strength, as a result of the war and the ongoing economic sanctions. But now ...
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."
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 ...









