Les sœurs franciscaines mettent fin à 112 ans de service à Alep, en Syrie

The Franciscan Missionaries of Mary in Aleppo has long been associated with education, social service, and humanitarian work. Now, after 112 years of ministry, the sisters will close their convent and depart the city, marking the end of an important chapter in the cityʼs history.As news of the sisters’ departure has spread, questions have arisen about why they are leaving and who made the decision. Sister Pierrette Jabbour, the congregationʼs regional councilor for the Middle East, told ACI MENA, the…