Christians Starving in Homs, Syria

Catholic Culture: A Dutch priest who is trapped in Homs told The Telegraph that some of the residents of the Syrian city of one million are starving.

“Our city has become a lawless jungle,” said Father Frans Van der Lugt. “We are trying our best to behave in a fraternal way, so that we don’t turn on each other for the hunger.”

“This morning I visited a centre for the handicapped; for three days they have had nothing to eat but olives,” he continued. “We are trying our best to help, but there is little we can do.” Read more here with link to more news.