Syrian refugees Archives

Poverty hitting Syrians hard even as fighting wanes, leaders say

Mar 18, 2021

Food, cooking fuel, jobs and, especially, hope are hard to come by in Syria, said two Catholic leaders reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the war.

By Cindy Wooden

Religious freedom commission: U.S. cannot ignore northeast Syria

Jun 11, 2020

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has urged Washington to take concrete actions to safeguard religious freedoms established in northeast Syria, an area imperiled by Turkish troops and allied militants.

By Dale Gavlak

Syria’s Assad says Pope Francis has ‘incomplete’ picture of the war

Dec 10, 2019

In a new interview, Syrian President Bashar al Assad responded publicly to a letter he received from Pope Francis over the summer voicing concern about civilian casualties in the country’s ongoing civil war, saying the pope has an incomplete picture of the conflict influenced by the west.

By Crux Staff

Pope calls for peace in ‘beloved and martyred’ Syria after Turkish incursion

Oct 13, 2019

Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for the international community to work for peace in Syria, noting that Christian families are in the areas currently under attack by Turkish forces.

By Inés San Martín

Turkish planes bomb Syria, causing panic among Christians, others

Oct 9, 2019

Turkish warplanes have begun attacking northeastern Syria, causing widespread panic among Christian and other religious communities caught up in the aerial bombardments.

By Dale Gavlak

New Damascus archbishop eager to give hope to tired faithful

Jul 23, 2019

After eight years of war, the faithful in Damascus, Syria, are “so tired,” said their new bishop, Syriac Catholic Archbishop John Jihad Battah. Nevertheless, he is returning to his birthplace with enthusiasm.

By Doreen Abi Raad

Melkite Catholic bishops call for peace in Syria during annual synod

Jun 25, 2019

Melkite Catholic bishops from around the world, gathering in Lebanon for their annual synod, called for reconciliation and peace in Syria.

By Doreen Abi Raad

In Lebanon, Syrian refugees face new pressure to go home

Jun 20, 2019

Lebanese authorities are making their most aggressive campaign yet for Syrian refugees to return home and are taking action to ensure they can’t put down roots.

By Sarah El Deeb