Syrian Catholic cleric robbed at gunpoint (AsiaNews)
Friday, 5 September 2025 ()
Archpriest Michel Naaman, the vicar general of the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Homs, was robbed a gunpoint on September 3 by two masked men who identified themselves as members of a local militia group.
The archpriest, who was accosted outside his home, was shaken by not seriously injured by the assault. His attackers took money and personal possessions, including a golden cross.
The incident heightened fears among the Christian minority in Syria, where militant Islamic groups have become more active.
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