Syria
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Amid new military moves in northeast Syria, Christians fear ISIS return and call for peace
In a significant development, government forces this week have taken control of large areas in northeast Syria’s Al-Jazeera region after…
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Syria celebrates Christmas with hope amid lingering security fears
Olive Scout Troop Christmas Carnival in Old Damascus, 2025. / Credit: ACI MENA ACI MENA, Dec 24, 2025 / 10:00…
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Mass celebrated again at ancient St. Maron’s Shrine in Syria after 15-year silence
A pilgrimage to the ancient shrine of St. Maron and the Church of St. Simeon Stylites recently took place in…
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Violence against Christians escalates in Syria
In a scene marked by deep sorrow and righteous anger, churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of…
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Report details killings, discrimination against religious minorities in post-Assad Syria
Mourners gather in the Church of the Holy Cross in Qassaa, Damascus, for the funeral of many who lost their…
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Churches in Syria resume liturgies amid heightened security and unease
The faithful take part in the Divine Liturgy at Our Lady of the Olive Church in Damascus, Syria, on Sunday,…
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U.S. lifts sanctions on Syria, renewing hope for Christians and boosting national economy
Meetings took place this week between the head of the transitional phase in Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and U.S. President Donald…
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Catholic deacon shares ordeal of spending decade of captivity in Syria prison
Deacon Johnny Al-Daoud celebrates his release from captivity in Syria on March 2, 2025, with family and friends. / Credit:…
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Vatican’s first envoy to postwar Syria sees a nation with ‘a desire for life’
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti presides over the Divine Liturgy at the Church of St. Paul’s Shrine in Tabbaleh, Damascus, on Jan.…
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Hopes rise for Christians as Church leaders meet new Syria leader
The heads of Churches and their representatives in Syria meet the de facto leader. / Credit: Add Alsama/Facebook ACI MENA,…
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