The Synod explores the tragic situation of Christians in the East
10/15/2015. In the Synod Hall, painful news in several regions of the world was raised by several participants. An Eastern bishop recounted, with a dramatic accent, suffering Christian families especially victims of terrorism in Iraq and Syria.
“Hundreds of families suffer the abuses of a group called Daech militarily supported by countries that claim to defend freedom and democracy. “
Read the article (in french) on the Vaticana Radio website
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