by Thomas Reese, S.J., NCR The news around the world is tragic and depressing. The fanatical fighters of the Islamic State are gobbling up land and murdering those who believe differently than they do. They are now armed with the American weapons left behind by the Iraqi army, which turned tail when Islamic State fighters … Continue reading REFLECTION: Refugees and Christians in Middle East need our help and support
SYRIA: Open letter to the UN Security Council appealing for resolution on aid for starving Syrians
from Pax Christi International Pax Christi USA is a signatory to this letter. AS OLYMPIC GAMES OPEN IN SOCHI, 37 HUMANITARIAN, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND PEACE ORGANIZATIONS CALL FOR UNSC RESOLUTION TO OPEN SYRIA TO AID To the Foreign Ministers of UN Security Council Member States Dear Foreign Minister: As the world comes together in Sochi to … Continue reading SYRIA: Open letter to the UN Security Council appealing for resolution on aid for starving Syrians