Under Siege: Iraq’s Christians
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From ONE magazine July 2007)
With no end to the violence in sight, Christians are fleeing
On the Road to Damascus
story and photographs by Spencer Osberg
(From ONE magazine November 2008)
Syria’s Iraqis strive to rebuild their lives
Out of Place
by Sahar Aloul
(From ONE magazine September 2005)
For Fleeing Iraqis, Jordan has become a limbo
Waiting for the Future
by Sahar Aloul
(From CNEWA WORLD March – April 2003)
Iraq’s Chaldean Catholics seek refuge from conflict in their homeland
A Delayed Homecoming
text by Caroline Faraj
photographs by Christian Molidor, R.S.M.
(From CNEWA WORLD November – December 2001)
To displaced Palestinians living in Jordan’s refugee camps, Palestine is still home.
Pontifical Mission at 50: Healing in Jordan
by Michele Chabin
(From Catholic Near East September – October 1999)
Health care programs in Jordan provide quality medical services to refugees, Palestinian, and Iraqi, and impoverished Jordanians.
Between Iraq and a Hard Place
text and photographs by George Martin
(From Catholic Near East September – October 1997)
Although safely out of their war-weary country, Iraqi refugees in Jordan find that life is still a struggle.
A Loving Embrace
by Diane Handal
(From ONE magazine March 2008)
Exiled from their homeland, Iraqis in Amman are not alone
A Nordic Refuge No More
text by Anna Jonasson with photographs by Magnus Aronson
(From ONE magazine May 2011)
Iraqi refugees in Sweden face an uncertain future
Syria
(From ONE magazine September 2010)
Cradle of the Christian faith
Jordan
(From ONE magazine September 2010)
Kingdom of the Hashemites
Mothering Mercies
by Daoud Kuttab with photographs by Nader Daoud
(From ONE magazine May 2009)
Healing in an impoverished city in Jordan
Alexandria’s Struggling Sudanese
by Liam Stack
(From ONE magazine September 2009)
A small church in an ancient port city sustains refugees
Refugees Helping Refugees
text and photographs by Marilyn Raschka
(From CNEWA WORLD May – June 2002)
A mighty handful of Byzantine Catholics brings joy to the lives of refugees in Greece.
CNEWA at 75: A New Vision Is Formed
by Peg Maron
(From CNEWA WORLD September – October 2001)
A succession of gifted leaders bring their insight to the work of CNEWA.
Jordan: A Land of Refuge
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From Catholic Near East March – April 1999)
The lives of Jordan’s refugees and bedouin are bettered by the support of the Pontifical Mission.
Pontifical Mission at 50: A Warm Touch in Dbayeh
by Marilyn Raschka
(From Catholic Near East November – December 1999)
The life of a refugee family offers a snapshot of the hardship endured by Palestinian and Lebanese refugees.
Finding a Place for Egypt’s Sudanese
text by Dale McGeehon
photos by Todd Cross
(From Catholic Near East September – October 1995)
With civil war always a memory and daily survival an ongoing challenge, the people of Sudan still prefer to smile.
Recollections of a Dauntless Dame
by Michael J.L. La Civita
(From Catholic Near East January – February 1994)
The editor’s interview with Miss Carol Hunnybun, the former administrator of our Jerusalem office.
Armenia After the Earthquake
text by Peg Maron
photos by Sarkis Boghjalian
(From Catholic Near East January 1993)
A trip to post-earthquake Armenia reveals a country still in desperate need.
The Church and the United Nations: Working Together
by Peg Maron
(From Catholic Near East May 1993)
A two-day international roundtable addresses the needs of the world’s refugees.
On Fire for the Cause of Christ
by Brother Austin David Carroll, F.S.C.
photos: CNEWA Archives, Graymoor, NY
(From Catholic Near East November 1993)
A tribute to Msgr. Thomas J. McMahon, National Secretary of CNEWA (1943-1955) and first President of the Pontifical Mission for Palestine.
The Most Sacred Treasure
by His Excellency, Archbishop Renato R. Martino
(From Catholic Near East Spring 1989)
Statement of the Papal Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, regarding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, November 15, 1988.
Witness of Misery, Messenger of Hope
by Monsignor Thomas J. McMahon
(From Catholic Near East Summer 1989)
An eyewitness account of the plight of the first Palestinian refugees written by the Pontifical Mission’s first president.
Serving the People of the Holy Land
by Brother Austin David, F.S.C.
(From Catholic Near East Summer 1988)
CNEWA and the Pontifical Mission for Palestine have been caring for the needs of suffering Palestinians since 1949.
Those Who Do the Never-Ending Work
text and photos by Lucinda Kidd
(From Catholic Near East Fall 1988)
In the past, Christian women of Palestine provided the medical services for the Arab community. Today, the burden is even greater.
Behind the Blockade
text by Fares Akram with photographs by Eman Mohammed
(From ONE March 2012)
Gaza’s Christian institutions help sustain a beleaguered population
Our Sisters in Amman
text and photos by Margaret Kelberer
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Summer 1981)
Franciscan Sisters in suburban Amman, Jordan, provide healthcare, moral support and religious training to impoverished women and children.
When Living Means Leaving
by Claudia McDonnell
photos by Rev. Leon V. Kofod
(From Catholic Near East Magazine Winter 1980)
The plight of Afghans continues, but their faith is strong.
Iraqis in Syria
news from ONE Magazine (17 September 2007)
The condition of the 1.5 million Iraqi refugees in Syria remains dire.
Iraq’s Tragedy
news from ONE Magazine (4 August 2008)
“We’re not refugees. We’re here for a while and we’re going back to build our country, ” said Sister Diana, an Iraqi Dominican Sister of St. Catherine of Siena now living in Michigan. “Our country is suffering … our main concern is how to help [it] come to a new birth. ”
Toronto Round Table
news from ONE Magazine (22 May 2008)
CNEWA Canada’s national secretary, Carl Hétu, spoke on the growing Iraqi Christian refugee crisis at a round table in Toronto on 16 April.
Church Leaders Call to End Human Trafficking in Egypt
web news (21 March 2012)
In communion with the organizations seeking to draw attention to the plight of these people and to help them, the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries in the Holy Land calls for greater awareness
Maronite Patriarch Calls for Dialogue in Syria
Catholic News Service (6 June 2012)
BEIRUT (CNS) — Warning that Lebanon is going
through a critical juncture, Maronite Catholic Patriarch
Bechara Rai called for national dialogue to address the
security and political situation in the country.
Video: Plight of Syrian Refugees
Catholic News Service (21 August 2012)
Laura Sheahen of Caritas Internationalis talks about her recent visit with Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan.
Bishops Described Christmas in Besieged Aleppo
Catholic News Service (28 December 2012)
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Because of ongoing fighting in the city, Catholic leaders in Aleppo, Syria, canceled their traditional Christmas visits to local government officials, but the local governor dropped in on a meeting of bishops and priests on 27 December to offer his best wishes, said Bishop Giuseppe Nazzaro.
U.S. Catholics’ Relief Efforts Help Syrians in Turkey
Catholic News Service (4 January 2013)
ISTANBUL (CNS) — The relief efforts of U.S. Catholics are helping Syrian refugees in Turkey face their ordeal in a dignified manner that respects their priorities, said Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz.
More Funds Needed as Syrians Flood Jordan
Catholic News Service (30 January 2013)
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — As frightened Syrian refugees flood into Jordan and other nearby countries, U.N. officials at a donor conference in Kuwait appealed to the international community for desperately needed funding for victims of the 22-month crisis.
Syrian Refugees Make Best of Life in Lebanon
Catholic News Service (22 March 2013)
AJALTOUN, Lebanon (CNS) — The scent of cinnamon from freshly prepared bowls of custard filled a communal kitchen at the Syriac Center before the daily meal preparations began.
Picture of the Day: "A Window to Our World"
The Lajee Center, in the Aida Refugee Camp in Palestine, provides youth living in the camp with an opportunity for recreation, education and cultural activities.
Picture of the Day: A Sanctuary in Damascus
Despite the violence that once enveloped them, Iraqi refugee children still find time to play. (photo: Spencer Osberg)
Picture of the Day: The Forgotten Ones
An elderly refugee from Azerbaijan languishes in an unsanitary government housing project. (photo: Armineh Johannes)
Picture of the Day: Remnants of the Iraq War
An Iraqi mother holds her child near her home in Syria. (photo: Spencer Osberg)
Picture of the Day: Sudanese Find Refuge in Egypt
A Sudanese girl walks with her Egyptian friend, left, at the private school, Yet el Hesshan, in Alexandria, Egypt. (photo: Sean Sprague)
Picture of the Day: Growing Old in Armenia
An elderly Armenian tends his flock. (photo: Armineh Johannes)
The Crisis of Christians in Syria
ssam Bishara, our regional director for Lebanon, Syria and Egypt, puts the situation in Syria in context.
Picture of the Day: A Special Girl
A photo of Sally, a young Iraqi Christian in Jordan, taken in April 2010. (photo: Gabriel Delmonaco)
Holy Thursday Collection to aid Syrian Refugees
Pope Benedict XVI has decided the collection taken up at his Holy Thursday evening Mass will be used to offer humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees.
Picture of the Day: Support for Syrians on Holy Thursday
Syrian refugees who fled the violence in Syria sit in their temporary home in Mafraq, Jordan. (photo: CNS/Majed Jaber, Reuters)
Picture of the Day: A Refuge in Lebanon
A Syrian family arrives at an army checkpoint in northern Lebanon on 27 March. (photo: CNS/Afif Diab, Reuters)
Picture of the Day: Greetings from Lebanon
Msgr. John E. Kozar, CNEWA president, Archbishop George Bakhouny and Father Guido Gockel, visit with CNEWA staff in the New York headquarters. (photo: Erin Edwards)
Picture of the Day: A Refuge in Turkey
yrian refugees walk outside tents at a refugee camp in the Turkish border town of Boynuegin on 24 March. (photo: CNS/Osman Orsal, Reuters)
Update: Relief Efforts in Syria
Issam Bishara, CNEWA's regional director for Lebanon and Syria, details the effort to aid Syrian families in need.
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Picture of the Day: Syria's Women and Children in Crisis
Young Syrian refugees walk through a camp in Anbar province west of Baghdad, Iraq, 19 August. (photo: CNS/Ali al-Mashhadani, Reuters)
Growing Numbers Flee Syria
The New York Times documents the tragic circumstances of Syrian refugees.
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Picture of the Day: Seeking Refuge
Syrian children who fled the violence in Homs, Syria, sit outside a tent in the hillside town of Arsal, Lebanon. (photo: CNS/Mohamed Azakir, Reuters)
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Helping Syria's Smallest Victims
Vatican Radio today reported on the deepening crisis in Syria, with special attention devoted to the suffering children. Charities are calling for urgent funding - and that includes CNEWA.
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Hope for Refugees
My colleague Antin and I travelled to the city of Toronto last month to attend the 2nd National Catholic Conference on Resettlement.
Life in a Syrian Refugee Camp
"Without Aid, Conditions Would Be Much Worse"
On our first day, we headed up to northern Jordan where we met with Syrian refugees living in camps.
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Who Will Help the Syrians?
Bradley H. Kerr shares an update on the status of the people of Syria and how CNEWA is working to provide assistance.
"Our Concern Is for All the People Caught in the Middle"
Catholic News Agency profiled some of the urgent work CNEWA is doing right now, particularly in the Middle East.
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"The Faithful Are Desperate for a Sign of Hope"
CNEWA President Msgr. John E. Kozar discusses the churches and people of the Middle East, and asks that we all consider sharing a sign of hope.
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Picture of the Day: Starting Over in Jordan
In the Spring issue of ONE, writer-photographer Cory Eldridge profiles Christians who have fled Iraq to try and start over in Jordan.
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Going Polar to Warm Young Hearts
(From CNEWA Connections February 2012)
Goodbye to a Dear Angel
(From CNEWA Connections March 2012)