Testimony —
Christians in the Holy Land: vocation and mission. Father Patton: “The spirituality of the little flock”
di Daniele Rocchi“To be born and to live as a Christian in the Holy Land is a vocation and a mission, not…
Testimony —
Testimonies —
Syria. Jallouf (Aleppo): “Al-Jolani assured me that he would respect Christians. May the new Syria be reborn under the mantle of Mary”
di Daniele RocchiIt all happened in ten days. First it was Aleppo, then Hama, Daraa, Homs and finally, on Sunday, also Damascus…
Testimony —
Aleppo: Franciscan Holy Land College attacked. Chiarot (Caritas Italy): “We are helpless as to what could happen in Syria”
di Daniele RocchiThe rebels led by the Turkish-aligned jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) are advancing in Syria. After capturing Aleppo and…
Middle East —
Lebanon: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. Cardinal Pizzaballa: “Peace is something else entirely” Patton (Custos): “The ceasefire should include Gaza”
di Daniele RocchiThe 60-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect in Lebanon at 4am on Wednesday morning. After more…
Testimony —
7 October, one year later. Those who proclaim civility, human rights and freedom should be ashamed
di Ibrahim Faltas *“Losing hope is extremely dangerous.” This reminder was expressed by the Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land in…
One year later —
Israel and Hamas. Father Patton (Custos of the Holy Land): “People’s lives are permeated by fear. We have to build trust for the next generations”
di Daniele RocchiOne year has passed since the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on 7 October 2023. Israel subsequently occupied Gaza…
Middle East —
Israel under attack: ballistic missiles fired from Iran. Father Faltas (Custody): “Jerusalem is empty, sad and silent”
di Daniele RocchiIran fired over 200 ballistic missiles at Israel. Many were intercepted by the Israeli air defences, while some fell in…
Testimony —
Lebanon. Cardinal Raï (Maronite Patriarch): “Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination is a wound in the heart of the Lebanese people”
di Daniele RocchiThe Maronite Patriarch Card. Boutros Raï commented on the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during Sunday Mass in the…
ARMED CONFLICT —
Israel and Hamas. Father Faltas: “Peace begins in schools. Mindless adults are depriving children of their future”
di Daniele RocchiYesterday was the first day of school for the 12,000 students enrolled in the 18 schools of the Custody of…
INTERVIEW —
Israel and Hamas. Father Faltas (Custody): “Give peace a chance.” Appeal to allow the “Butterfly children” to leave Gaza
di Daniele RocchiOn Sunday 18 May, in Verona, Pope Francis will bless a 10-metre statue of Christ embracing humanity. The statue will…
SIX MONTHS SINCE OCT. 7, 2023 —
Israel and Hamas: “Six months charged with revenge, the response in prayer”, Fr. Faltas (Vicar Custody)
di Father Ibrahim Faltas(*)Six months have passed since the war in Gaza broke out following the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on…
13TH YEAR OF WAR —
Syria: Msgr. Jallouf (Latin Vicar), “The local population continue to suffer and to die, but no one talks about it anymore”
di Daniele RocchiFriday, 15 March, marks the 13th anniversary of the Syrian Civil War, which continues to be waged. SIR publishes the…
