83% of lights in Syria extinguished since 2011 in "worst humanitarian crisis the world has seen in a generation" according to Trócaire.
ISIS has begun killing some of the 150 Christians taken hostage from villages in northeast Syria.
Churches have been restored and reopened to the public, but no new church has been built until now.
Speaking on World Day for Peace, Bishop of Cork & Ross says “Turning to violence in the name of religion is a perversion of everything that a religion stands for.”
Greek Orthodox priest in Nazareth warns "What is happening is genocide."
Ecumenical Patriarch and Pope's joint declaration condemns global indifference to ISIS persecution of Christians.
President of Caritas Syria, Bishop Antoine Audo SJ, describes conditions in Aleppo, ravaged by four years of conflict.
On second day of Turkey visit, Pontiff prays with Grand Mufti at Blue Mosque and later prays with Ecumenical Patriarch and celebrates Mass for Catholic communities.
Ecumenical Patriarch says restoration of Christian unity “cannot happen overnight” but Catholic and Orthodox leaders are working to strengthen ties.
Religious who lived in Syria speaks of plight of Christians and the need to cut off arms supply to extremists and establish all-party talks.
Rebels linked to Jabhat Al-Nusra blamed for kidnappings close to Turkish border.
Donations received by Aid to the Church in Need are being distributed directly to parishes in Iraq and Syria.
Chaldean Catholic bishop calls for establishment of an international force to combat advance of Islamic State.
Islamic State posts video apparently showing beheading of James Foley.
Faithful urged to walk to Mass on Sunday 31 August as a gesture of solidarity with persecuted Christians.
Memorialising must consider violence, carnage, and suffering of the innocent in Gaza, Israel, Syria, Ukraine and Iraq today, Church of Ireland Primate suggests.
Forced expulsion, violence and intimidation by ISIL militants described as "deeply distressing" by Archbishop Richard Clarke.
On first anniversary of his disappearance in Syria, appeal for information on Fr Paolo Dell'Oglio.
Bishop McAreavey appeals on behalf of persecuted and endangered Christian communities and calls for an end to the conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Palestine and Israel.
Statement published to coincide with World Refugee Day today.
Archbishop pleads with Our Lady to defend Syria and "guard it as your own property; make Jesus reign, conquer and rule in it. Outside of Him there is no salvation."
Religious leaders must be at the forefront of efforts to promote peace in their societies.
Laments that “In some countries you can still go to jail for possessing a Gospel.”
Pontiff asks for prayers for an end to injustice towards the hungry and the vulnerable.
Italian nun who knew Fr Frans van der Lugt tells CatholicIreland.net he was man of dialogue.
Fr Frans van der Lugt stayed with Christians unable to flee conflict.
Sheer number of refugees is having a devastating impact.
Call for Govt to increase resettlement commitment to victims of Syrian conflict to 300.
Bishop concerned that so many families “labouring under strain of severe financial burdens.”
British government questioned as to what it is doing to stop the flow of weapons into Syria.
