Bashar al-Assad
Iran’s Rouhani says it’s up to Muslims to correct Islam’s image
By Reuters — December 27, 2015
Rouhani, a relative moderate, said Islamic principles opposed violence and the extremism of groups such as Islamic State stemmed from "narrow-mindedness and a lack of moderation".
Christians in Middle East: U.S. attack on Syria would be detrimental
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 4, 2013
NEW YORK (RNS) “I couldn’t find a Christian leader at the conference who supported military intervention,” said Geoff Tunnicliffe, secretary general of the World Evangelical Alliance.
Pope Francis, Jordan king say dialogue is ‘only option’ in Syria conflict
By Alessandro Speciale — August 29, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The Catholic Church has been following with concern the radicalization of Syria's civil war. The country hosts a sizable Christian minority, which has mostly sided with Bashar al-Assad during the two-year long conflict.
Jesuit priest likely kidnapped in Syria
By Alessandro Speciale — July 31, 2013
(RNS) The Rev. Paolo Dall'Oglio, 58, lived for three decades in Syria, where he established an ecumenical community at Mar Musa on the site of an early Christian monastery, engaging in interfaith dialogue with Muslims and forging close ties with the local population.
Murder of a Cleric: Order, Chaos, and Justice in a Violent World
By Omid Safi — March 24, 2013
Even our best and most luminous religious scholars and clerics can show horrendous political judgments. If there ever was an age, in this age we cannot expect perfection in politics and perfection in sanctity in one and the same soul.
Pope Benedict XVI prepares to embark on high-risk trip to Lebanon
By Alessandro Speciale — September 11, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI embarks Friday (Sept. 14) on a high-risk trip to Lebanon, as the country's stability is threatened by spillover from the conflict in neighboring Syria. By Alessandro Speciale.
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