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- Dec 3, 2020
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Pandemic, economy worsen situation for Syria’s minority Christians
- Dec 1, 2020
The worsening coronavirus pandemic and economic conditions in Syria are further deepening poverty and hardship for Christians, who find themselves trapped in a political stalemate, religious freedom advocates say.
Religious minorities need help, active protection, say advocates
- Nov 22, 2020
Religious minorities are highly vulnerable during conflicts, often exposed to grave violence, and require active protection and assistance, religious freedom advocates said during the 2020 Ministerial to Advance Freedom of Religion or Belief, sponsored by the U.S. State Department and hosted by Poland.
Religious freedom advocates: Will new administration continue support?
- Nov 21, 2020
One of the most frequently expressed questions during an international religious freedom symposium Nov. 19 was whether the attention granted to religious freedom during the past four years would continue with the next administration.
For Coptic Church, changes, questions after priest ouster
- Oct 7, 2020
The Coptic Church is struggling to deal with clerical sexual abuse.
Cardinal likens fading Christian presence in Middle East to a sinking ship
- Sep 21, 2020
Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai warned that the Christian presence in the Middle East is shrinking and church leaders “are called to face the winds that blow in our homelands.”
Lebanese president warns of ‘hell’ if no new gov’t formed
- Sep 21, 2020
Lebanon’s president said Monday that the crisis-hit country could be going to “hell” if a new government was not formed, suggesting it would require a “miracle” for that to happen at this point.
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