Pray for all the victims of terrorism killed or injured, their families and friends. May they rest in peace. TURKEY – A suicide bomber thought to be linked to Islamic State killed 10 tourists and injured at least 15 others in Sultanahmed district, a key tourist area in Istanbul. INDONESIA – 8 [...]

Despite uncertainties, the climate at election time is more serene thanks to Pope Francis’ recent visit After much agonising, the people of the Central African Republic are about to vote. The presidential and legislative elections, initially planned for 18 October and then 27 December, are expected to take place this week. [...]

Twilight of a Church  - The Exodus of Middle Eastern Christians Since 2003 (the Iraq war) and especially since 2011 (Arab spring) the exodus of Christians from the east has been increasing. Some reports give only ten years for end of Christianity in the Middle East. This seems to be a [...]

Christmas message from Archbishop Jean-Clément Jeanbart in Syria Dear friends,Here we are, for a fifth year now, celebrating the Feast of the Nativity as bombs are raining down. I do not know how many of you have lived through such a depressing and sad experience, but I can assure you it [...]

CHRISTMAS MESSAGEfrom Cardinal Charles Maung Bo  - Yangon, Myanmar---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peace to all people of Good WillDear  Brothers and Sisters in Myanmar,Merry Christmas.  May the message of Incarnation fills you with Joy. The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light (Is 9:1)We have every reason to  celebrate  with the angels [...]

Christmas  2015  - Christmas of  Hope The  second  Christmas,My People and my ChurchAre  exiledAs Joseph, Mary, Jesus..in Bethlehem, in EgyptRefugees in foreign lands, Nearby or  far .Away  from their homes, their  green fields.Their churches  being empty or destroyed They will pray under tents, caravans or in rented halls,Their bells  kept silent, their [...]