Syrian minister of culture sparks controversy with Islamic chant in Orthodox church

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Saleh with Islamic chanter Al-Mu’tasim Billah Al-Assali inside St. Ananias Orthodix Church in Damascus, Syria. Billah Al-Assali performed an Islamic hymn with lyrics that directly contradict Christian beliefs. / Credit: Screenshot from Muhammad Moaz Zakaria’s Facebook page CNA Staff, Aug 21, 2025 / 17:56 pm (CNA). Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: Syrian minister of culture sparks controversy with Islamic chant in Orthodox church…