https://freerepublic.com/tag/simonecantarini/ en-us Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:51:28 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2979867/posts For Ignatius Joseph III Younan, a Christian presence in Syria is essential for confessional reconciliation between Alawis and Sunnis. Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for Aleppo university blast that killed 87. The violence of Muslim extremists and government forces could wipe out Syria forever. Patriarch calls on young Christians to stay in the Middle East to be witnesses of peace.Vatican City (AsiaNews) - "The United States, the European Union and the Gulf states have a great responsibility in this war, which began as a peaceful Arab spring," said Mgr Ignatius Joseph III Younan, patriarch of Antioch of the Syriacs since 2009. "By... Asia News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2979867/posts#comment Sat, 19 Jan 2013 18:51:28 GMT