In Syria there is no place for the usual consumerist frenzy, so the lights of the Christmas tree and the Christmas crib have once more become a sign of salvation. Aid to the Church in Need charity, which works with people in Syria, stated that many families there are in makeshift shelters, just like the Holy Family in Bethlehem.
Families are trying to stay alive in dark, ill-equipped shelters in Eastern Ghouta. The shelters are not supplied with enough water or food, and children have not seen sunshine for weeks.
“My two hands are not enough to cover my two children and protect them from the insane bombing around us.”
“We talk a lot about the challenges of family life but those of you who are here today are here because you know that overall the family brings a fulfilment into your lives that is quite unique.”
Language of love creates event like ‘meeting of two families’ in Kildare.
Irish landscape designer, Brian Burke, winner of last year's RTE 'SuperGarden' show created a garden representing Syria’s past, present and its future.
The Vatican will take care of the costs involved in housing and looking after these Muslim refugees.
Irish government urged to formally recognise genocide as criteria under the UN Convention have been met in Syria and Iraq: Aid to the Church in Need.
“The underlying religious dimension of the attacks was shown by the targeting of Christian settlements and desecration of churches": ACN.
Christians pray that God stirs the "consciences of the leaders of powerful nations to work for the peace Syrians long for".
“The Custody [of the Holy Land] does not forget that other religious are still missing in Syria and invites everyone to continue praying for peace.”
“The bombings are not coming to an end, on the contrary, they are increasing significantly both during the day and at night” - Fr Ibrahim in Aleppo.
Some 11.4 million people forced from their homes by the conflict which has resulted in more than 220,000 deaths.
40 nuns the only Christians left in town following September invasion by Free Syrian Army (FSA).
