In 2014, many Christians fled the Islamic State to Kurdistan, the northern region of Iraq. Despite devastating terrorist…
Syria
A Syrian mother, whose son was murdered, relies on her faith: “our roots must be rooted in God.”
This Syrian mother, far from despairing over the death of her son, has found great support in her faith to bear the trem…
Siblings of kidnapped Fr. Dall’Oglio in Syria: Our hope to find him is still alive
It’s been six years since Italian Jesuit Paolo Dall’Oglio disappeared. The last time anyone heard about him,…
Aid to the Church in Need launches two new campaigns to help Syrian Christians
The war in Syria continues. The parish in Aleppo shows its concern for the future of the Christian community in the coun…
Syrian priest kidnapped by ISIS: “You cannot use religion to wage war”
He tells his story in his book, A Monk Held Hostage. Fr. Jacques Mourad has Syria in his heart, but he has decided not t…
Syrian refugee on war in his country: help by giving food and money not bombs and missiles
Jalal is a Syrian refugee. He fled his home in Aleppo, Syria due to the war; and arrived to Rome in November 2018. He sa…
Hungary supports “Open Hospitals”
To finance the medical care of about 4,500 patients in Syrian health facilities over a year. This is the commitment made…
The story of Pastor Edward
During the civil war in Syria, many churches were left in darkness. One of them is led by Pastor Edward, in Damascus. “I…
Syrian Religious sister: My vocation is stronger thanks to faith of the people
Sr. Annie gave the pope the candle for peace that was lit during the Angelus prayer. Aid to the Church in Need campaign …
“Patients kiss our hands for staying here to save their lives”
Thanks to the “Open Hospitals” program, there are two free health centers operating in Damascus and another in Aleppo. T…