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Tony Jones

King ‘praying’ for Syrian citizens after overthrow of Assad, nun says

The King meets Sister Annie Demerjian during an advent service celebrating the strength and courage of faith communities at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, also known as Farm Street Church, in London (Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA) - (PA Wire)

The King has said he will be praying this Christmas for Syria, whose citizens have been given a glimmer of hope following the overthrow of the country’s dictator.

Charles met a Syrian nun when he joined a Catholic congregation that has been supporting the work of Aid to the Church in Need, a charity helping Christians persecuted across the Middle East and the globe.

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