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Syria’s Catholic community expresses hopes for country’s rebirth as a democracy
Three representatives of Syria’s Catholic community have discussed the sudden downfall of the Assad Government and their hopes for the rebirth of a free and democratic Syria. Source: Vatican News.
Syria’s Christians unsure about joining the celebrations
Amid the jubilation unleashed inside Syria and around the world by the fall of the Assad regime yesterday, one community that may not be in such a festive mood would be Syria’s Christian minority, writes John Allen. Source: Crux.
Palestinian Christians seek ‘turning point’ in Holy Land conflict
The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah suggests “the peak of the war is behind us”, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem says. Source: The Tablet.
Friars call for international response after missile strike on Aleppo monastery
The Syrian city of Aleppo has been under intense siege since Sunday, marked by the shelling of the Latin Holy Land monastery in the Al-Furqan neighbourhood. Source: CNA.
Netanyahu backs ceasefire deal with Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced he will recommend a proposal for a ceasefire with Hezbollah to his cabinet for approval, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Sydney Catholics show their love and concern for Lebanon
Local support is growing for those killed, injured or displaced in Lebanon as the rise of violence in the country’s south between Israel and Hezbollah spreads to the rest of the country. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Catholic bodies launch appeal for victims of bombings in Lebanon
Two Catholic bodies are urging Australians to express their solidarity with the people of Lebanon. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Chaldean archbishop hopes election of Trump will bring peace to Middle East
As a leading voice for Middle Eastern Christians, Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda, head of the Chaldean Eparchy of Erbil, has expressed hope that the election of a new US president would positively impact the efforts for peace in the region. Source: CNA.
Caritas doctors injured in bombing on Gaza refugee camp
In Gaza, Caritas Jerusalem has reported two of its team members were injured during intense shelling in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp on Friday.