Dario Salvi

In his Sunday homily, the cardinal stands in solidarity with population’s "anger" of the population. The army’ duty is to defend democracy, sovereignty and neutrality of the nation. He asks young people and demonstrators, the hope of tomorrow, not to block the roads and avoid clashes with the military.

Saudi Arabia requires foreign companies to establish their regional headquarters in the capital. The law will come into force in 2024 and leaves ample time (and room for negotiation). Analysts and experts speak of whim of bin Salman. The emirate remains more attractive not only for funding, but for greater freedom (including of faith).

For Fr Ibrahim Faltas, the pontiff found a new Holy Land amid the rubble, the severed heads of the statues of Our Lady and in the devastation by the Islamic State. He also found a “people who clung to their land through their faith.” The pontiff also sent greetings to President Abbas, which “amazed everyone.”

The alarm raised by the interim holder of the department Raymond Ghajar: by the end of the month the electricity supply could be stopped. The situation has reached unprecedented criticality levels, not reached even during civil war. The appeal to Parliament for the approval of the 2021 budget and the release of funds.

On the 10th anniversary of Syria’s civil war, Mgr Abu Khazen looks at a “torn” nation and a people “in poverty and growing despair.” The country is rich in gas, oil and wheat but the average family has US$ 30 a month to live on. The help of the Church and NGOs is fundamental. The pope in Iraq is a source of hope.

Syrian conflict, from internal uprising to proxy war (FACT SHEET)

The abuses linked to recent demonstrations marking 10 years since the Arab Spring. Activist groups report threats of rape and electroshock. A policeman beat a 13-year-old in the head, a 16-year-old is still in custody despite serious health problems.

The dispute has dragged on for decades with a legal battle that has lasted over 10 years. For the High Court, the Home Ministry exceeded its powers when it issued a rule contrary to the constitution. “Religious freedom is absolutely protected even in times of threat to public order," a judge said.

For the Chaldean primate, the pontiff "extended his gaze to a people who have suffered", reinforcing the value of "fraternity and closeness". Christians today can show "their faith with pride". The Muslims on the streets paid homage to Francis. With al-Sistani the seed of dialogue sowed, which the Church must "irrigate and cultivate".

The alarm raised by Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh. Rigid two week lockdown. The daily number of victims also rises. We need "stringent, direct and unprecedented" measures. In Israel, 53% of the 9 million inhabitants received at least one dose of the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine and 38% inoculated the two doses.

The large majority held in the structure, run by Houthi rebels, were Ethiopian migrants. According to IOM activists, the centre was overcrowded and housed at least 900 people, including 350 in the sector most affected by the flames. The fire, the causes of which remain unknown, broke out on March 7, coinciding with the air strikes of the Saudi-led Arab coalition.

The Chaldean Patriarch expressed satisfaction with Pope Francis' visit to Iraq, who is stronger than COVID-19 and terrorism. This event can bear fruit “in every respect”, from interfaith dialogue to the rebirth of the Christian community and the country. The meeting with al-Sistani was memorable.