Syrian Civil War Archives - Page 2 of 11

Syrian archbishop says he can still find happiness, despite destruction

Jun 4, 2020

Despite being surrounded by war, persecution and destruction, the archbishop of war-torn Aleppo in Syria says that he’s still able to find happiness.

By Inés San Martín

Vatican envoy warns against ‘cloud of silence’ on Syrian war

May 22, 2020

The Vatican’s ambassador to Syria has urged the international community not to forget the country, which has been crippled by a decade of civil war, and appealed for governments to assist Syrian migrants and refugees living abroad.

By Elise Ann Allen

Syria sanctions aren’t working and need to end, Catholic activist says

May 2, 2020

Robert Chelhod is Syrian living in Aleppo who works for AMU (Azione per un Mondo Unito – Actions for a United World), an NGO associated with the Focolare Catholic lay movement.

By Charles C. Camosy

Advocates fear threats to religious freedom, health in northeast Syria

Apr 25, 2020

Religious freedom advocates and medical practitioners have expressed concerns about the COVID-19 response in northeast Syria.

By Dale Gavlak

Humanitarians call for end to Syria’s civil war, entering 10th year

Mar 17, 2020

Humanitarians caring for displaced Syrians in and outside their country are calling for an end to Syria’s brutal civil war as it enters its 10th year. The magnitude of displacement, death and destruction in Syria marks one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises right now, the United Nations and human rights groups have said.

By Dale Gavlak

Pope prays for virus victims, Syria in first (virtual) appearance since last week

Mar 8, 2020

In a Sunday Angelus message livestreamed by the Vatican rather than delivered in front of a live crowd in St. Peter’s Square as a precaution, Pope Francis expressed his closeness in prayer to those suffering from the epidemic and also renewed his “great apprehension” for unarmed victims of Syria’s civil war.

By Elise Ann Allen

Some concerned Turkish president is weaponizing Syrian refugees

Mar 5, 2020

Turkey and Greece are trading blame following the deaths of Syrian refugees trying to flee to Europe, but some observers believe Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is weaponizing the Syrian refugee humanitarian crisis.

By Dale Gavlak

‘We are in human misery,’ Franciscan in northern Syria tells pope

Feb 19, 2020

Syrian government forces and Russian warplanes are bombing Idlib province, while tens of thousands of people are sheltering under strips of plastic tenting in the freezing cold and snow.

By Dale Gavlak