On December 1 this year, the Bavarian Catholic Archdiocese of Munich-Freising reorganized its pastoral care for queer people by creating a nationwide “diocesan network for queer pastoral care,” serviced by specially trained pastoral care workers. During the presentation of the new service, Ruth Huber, who heads the archdiocese’s administrative center responsible for pastoral care and … Read more
The United States unveiled a $988 million aid package of new arms and equipment to Ukraine for its ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion. Story by Florent Marchais. Source link
Damascus has fallen following a lightning offensive by HTS alongside rebellions in the northeast, triggering local revolts in the south. Al-Bahra, President of the Syrian National Coalition, said Syria should draft a constitution within six months and the first election would be a referendum. As thousands celebrate “Freedom” in Damascus, FRANCE 24’s William Hilderbrandt welcomes … Read more
Suspected Israeli airstrikes hit Mazzeh district of Damascus on Sunday, one Lebanese and one Syrian security source said. Additionally, jets believed to be Israeli bombed the Khalkhala air base in southern Syria that was evacuated by the Syrian army overnight. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky. Source link
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had left office and departed the country after giving orders there be a peaceful handover of power. Syrian rebels had previously declared President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster after seizing control of Damascus, forcing him to flee and ending his family’s decades of rule after more than … Read more
Islamist-led rebels toppled Syria’s longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in a lightning offensive that a UN envoy called “a watershed moment” for the nation marred by civil war. Nations around the world are reacting, urging stability. More information with Marco Vincenzino, geopolitical expert and director of Global Strategy project in London. Source link
Crowds gathered in Syria’s Damascus to celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad’s government with chants, prayers and the occasional gunfire after opposition fighters entered the capital following a stunning advance. Story by Axelle Simon and Emily Boyle. Source link
Syrian rebels swept into Damascus declaring they had toppled “tyrant” President Bashar al-Assad, whose current whereabouts are unknown after he reportedly fled the country. As HTS rebels are taking over the country, they are freeing numerous prisoners, as FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr explains. Source link
Syrian rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster after seizing control of Damascus, forcing him to flee and ending his family’s decades of rule after more than 13 years of civil war in a seismic moment for the Middle East. Did the rebel forces themselves expect they would succeed in taking the capital? FRANCE 24’s William … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s future remained uncertain Sunday even after surviving an impeachment vote over his brief imposition of martial law. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent, Yena Lee. Source link