War
Archbishop of Damascus releases Lent message on ‘this Syria of torments’
Archbishop Nassar described Syria as ‘a huge disaster zone’ of ‘ghost neighbourhoods and towns destroyed to the ground’
Archbishop appeals for aid for ‘forgotten’ children of Ukraine war
The UN has said almost one million children are in need on assistance
Vatican officials visit war-torn city of Aleppo
The delegation met with Christian communities and their pastors in the Syrian city
Pope Francis urges media to tell more ‘good news’ stories
In his message for the World Day of Communications, Francis said the media should not constantly focus on war and terrorism
Amid the brutality of war, an act of kindness shines all the more brightly
After the 1944 massacre in Civitella, a captain and a priest arrived to bring consolation and material support
Iraqi bishop: a safe corridor for Christians would create a Gaza-style ghetto
Such a strategy would make Christians a ‘target’ for their enemies, Church leaders have said
Priest jailed for smuggling arms to Palestinian militants dies aged 94
Monsignor Hilarion Capucci had a history of activism linked to Middle East conflicts
Put aside ideology and work to rebuild Aleppo, urge Catholic leaders
Bishop Antoine Audo of Aleppo asked people to approach the ‘shattered city as if we were coming to the stable in Bethlehem’
The West shares the responsibility for Aleppo’s tragedy
Fragile countries have collapsed into civil war and flailing politicians have proved incapable of stopping the mayhem
Aleppo Monastery damaged in bombardment, but no injuries reported
A vigil Mass that was due to take place at the monastery had been moved to a different church
