Dale Gavlak, Catholic News Service
Despite U.S. cuts to financial assistance, Middle East Caritas forced to...
AMMAN, Jordan (OSV News) -- A prominent Catholic humanitarian agency in the Middle East has expressed concern over sudden cuts to U.S. financial assistance...
Rebel takeover of Aleppo leaves Christian minorities feeling uneasy: ‘They deserve...
An uneasy calm hangs over Aleppo, Christian leaders report, following the recent lightning takeover of Syria's second-largest city by Islamist rebels driving out forces...
Pope Francis calls Gaza Strip’s only Catholic parish daily lifting up...
Since Hamas' attack on Israel Oct. 7, 2023, and the immediate start of the Israel-Hamas war, Pope Francis has provided daily spiritual solace to...
Syrians on the brink of starvation as United Nations food program...
AMMAN, Jordan -- Catholics warn that Syrians are on the brink of starvation as the United Nations food program cuts off its assistance in...
Christians in Gaza are ‘sad, but hopeful’ to see Christmas celebration...
AMMAN, Jordan -- Amid ongoing bombardment of the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military -- despite the Christmas season -- Christian clergymen in the...
Biblical tourist village to be built near site of Jesus’ baptism
AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan began Christmas celebrations by unveiling a project that could attract 1 million pilgrims annually to the officially recognized site of...
Catholic aid agencies urge the U.N. Security Council to allow delivery...
AMMAN, Jordan-- More than 30 international aid agencies, including Catholics and other Christian groups, warn of a humanitarian catastrophe should the U.N. Security Council...
Analysis: Women and religious minorities fear for the future under Taliban...
AMMAN, Jordan -- The 20-year American military presence in Afghanistan had hoped to bring stability and an end to its use as a terrorist...
Grief-stricken Lebanese people demand reform, speak out against corruption in government...
AMMAN, Jordan -- Viewing the burned wasteland of the Beirut port, one's eye catches a grey concrete slab in the foreground. It bears this...
Catholic leaders call for prayers, help after massive Beirut blast leaves...
AMMAN, Jordan -- Lebanese were reeling after a massive explosion at Beirut's port destroyed homes, businesses and livelihoods across the capital, and Catholic leaders...