Violence against Christians escalates in Syria

In a scene marked by deep sorrow and righteous anger, churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of the suicide bombing that targeted St. Elias Church in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The attack claimed the lives of 25 people and left dozens injured. / Credit: Mohammad Al-Rifai/ACI MENA Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 18, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed.  Violence against Christians…