I appeal to all of you, wherever you are, whatever you are doing, to see the face of a brother or sister in every human being. What unites us is so much more than what separates and divides us: it is our common humanity. - Pope John Paul II -

What is happening to Christians in the Middle East?

Several Christian churches in the region trace their roots to the Apostles but over the years the local Christian community has shrunk and is at risk of disappearing because of persistent obstacles such as ...

• Political Instability - Many Christians are restricted to their homes due to violence and persecution

• Unemployment rates are as high as 30 - 40%

• Poverty rates vary between 20 - 40%