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In some countries, St. Barbara's Day helps kick off Christmas season
Mosul offensive has some Iraqis hopeful, but aid groups have concerns
Before Brexit vote, liturgy highlights plight of refugees
Iraqi women hope chasuble sent to pope will inspire prayers for peace
UNICEF official warns no place is safe for Syria's children
U.S. priest laments destruction of Iraq's oldest Christian monastery
Christian educators say Israeli policies could force school closures
Church leaders lodge complaint to Israelis about rabbi's arson remarks
Christians grow weary over rising threat of kidnapping in Syria, Iraq
As Islamic State steps up attacks, Christian leaders call for help
US bishops' group travels to Iraq, meets with those who fled Islamic State
Christian clergy visit Jordanian family of captured Muslim pilot
Minority communities wonder why Iraqi government fails to protect them
Winter's early arrival challenges Iraqi Christians who fled militants
Syrian refugees' reactions mixed to airstrikes against Islamic State
Gazans, aid workers wait to see if truce will be renewed
CRS official: Gaza a 'complete catastrophe' on 'brink of collapse'
Iraqis in Jordan go to the polls, hoping for stability at home
Artists, aid agencies work to help vulnerable Syrian refugee children
