Early this month, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Vatican counterpart, Pietro Parolin,…
Author: Elinor Mitchell
Vatican Embassy in Damascus Hit by Mortar Shell
Early this month, a mortar shell hit the Vatican embassy in Damascus, damaging the building’s roof,…
Military Chaplains Face Arrest For Performing Mass During Shutdown
Along with a number of anticipated political and economic effects, the federal government shutdown prompted one…
Attack on Ancient Christian Town Threatens Rebel Regime’s Legitimacy
Early this month, Syrian rebels attacked Maaloula, an ancient Christian town northeast of Damascus. Fighting began…