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  • [ November 12, 2026 ] Hungarian bishops urge against ‘hasty opinions’ amid clergy names in Soviet secret police files News Briefs
  • [ November 12, 2026 ] ‘Sexual abuse is a crime, not a disciplinary matter’: Catholic women in Ghana demand accountability News Briefs
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Jordan’s Church leaders back bill expanding legal options for Christian families

October 18, 2026 Souhail Lawand 2

The proposed changes are expected to allow Christians to address a range of personal status matters under their churches’ laws, including marriage, divorce, wills, and adoption. […]

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Jerusalem Christian schools suspend classes for second time this year

September 1, 2026 Souhail Lawand 1

Israeli authorities have not renewed entry permits for approximately 70 teachers and staff members to be able to reach their schools. […]

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Armenian Catholic youth from 9 countries unite in prayer and service in Lebanon

August 4, 2026 Souhail Lawand 1

Young Catholics from Europe, the Middle East, and North America came together for prayer, service, fellowship, and to reflect on “what Christian witness means in an increasingly complex world.” […]

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Egypt executes convicted killer of Coptic Orthodox priest

August 2, 2026 Souhail Lawand 0

The family of Father Arsanios Wadid, who was murdered in April 2022, confirmed that the man found guilty of the crime has been put to death. […]

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Franciscan sisters end 112 years of service in Aleppo, Syria

July 22, 2026 Souhail Lawand 0

After more than a century, Aleppo bids farewell to the sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, who have long been associated with education, social service, and humanitarian work in the city. […]

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Christians celebrate first Divine Liturgy in central Syrian town since war began

July 16, 2026 Souhail Lawand 0

After 14 years of silence, Byzantine hymns in Syria’s central town of Ghassaniyeh bear witness to the return of liturgical celebrations. […]

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One year after St. Elias Church bombing, Syrian Christians find strength in faith

June 23, 2026 Souhail Lawand 0

For many Syrian Christians, the terrorist attack became a defining moment that shook the community in a way not seen since the final years of the Ottoman Empire. […]

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In Syria, renaming schools fuels debate over historical, cultural, and religious identity

May 7, 2026 Souhail Lawand 1

Critics warn that the efforts to rename many of Syria’s schools could jeopardize the country’s identity and diversity. […]

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In Syria, icon restoration becomes quiet fight to preserve Christian memory

May 3, 2026 Souhail Lawand 2

A Syrian artist says restoration work on icons brings together history, chemistry, and art — and that protecting an icon is protecting history. […]

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Syria’s churches scale back Easter celebrations after attack on Christian town

April 1, 2026 Souhail Lawand 1

After an assault on Syria’s town of Al-Suqaylabiyah, questions linger over security and accountability, causing Syria’s Christian communities to change Holy Week and Easter services. […]

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