Despite reports to the contrary, two Orthodox bishops remain kidnapped by Islamist terrorists in Syria.

Patriarch Gregory III of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church asked for the US and Russia to bring about effective dialogue in war-torn Syria.

It is believed that rebels opposing Syrian dictator Bashr al-Assad were sprayed with deadly sarin gas.

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In September, 333 children died in the civil war raging in Syria. Of the dead in September 333 were women, and 78 were women who died under torture.

Archimandrite Philip Tournyol Clos said that foreigners fighting in Syria are to blame for divisions between Christians and Muslims in that country.

Christians have been thrown out of a village near Homs. A Christian church was turned into a military headquarters by anti-Assad forces.

The opposition has boycotted the vote in various cities because of the climate of violence. Eleven parties are running against pro-Assad coalition. Syrian bishops urge voters to cast their ballot to build a democratic Syria.

Bound for Syria, a ship owned by a German firm is supposedly carrying 'pumps and similar things.' But Cyprus would not allow it in because the crew had declared it was bearing weapons.

Speaking to AsiaNews, sources describe a chaotic, unstable and dangerous situation. Extremists who flocked to Syria only to kill are among the opposition. UN-Arab League observers begin their mission.

For former UN secretary general, Syrian president's agreement is a first step towards peace between government and rebels. Opposition groups push for military intervention and a buffer zone on Turkish border.

Ethno-religious cleansing is ongoing throughout the Muslim world. Christians and Jews strike together to seek tolerance.

The United States warns Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to cooperate with a UN-backed plan or face increasing isolation, as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expresses hope that a Security Council statement marks a "turning point" on the Syria crisis.

Reports are that militants affiliated with Al-Qaeda have gone door to door in Homs, rousting Christians from their homes.

In an interview with AsiaNews, Mgr. Mario Zenari, for the past three years nuncio in Damascus, described all the elements that make up the tangled skein of Syria. The deep division between Sunnis and Alawites (Shiites) and the growing hatred. The too fearful Christians must commit themselves to ...

The situation in Syria is so unstable that Christians say goodbye to each other each Sunday at divine services, says local Maronite Catholic bishop.

The opposition confirms receiving arms from Western countries. Saudi Arabia decides to arm the rebels and overthrow Assad. France, Great Britain, the United States are pushing for a resolution of the UN Security Council. Hamas sides with the opposition, for an "Islamic Syria". Damascus declares ...

The Arab League, the European Union and the United States are represented at the conference. Although invited, Russia and China will be absent. Homs is shelled for the 20th consecutive day. According to opposition sources, Syrian security forces deliberately targeted the building where two ...

Syria's armed opposition reports 12 dead and at least 100 wounded. US senator suggests arming the rebels. China slams Western countries for encouraging an increasingly cruel civil war. For the International Crisis Group, only a political solution is possible through a "negotiated transition" and ...