Coptic bishop warns that Middle East is losing hope

(Christian Today) More must be done in 2015 to combat the "suffering, destruction and devastation" of ancient Christian and other communities in the Middle East, according to a leading bishop from the region.

Bishop Angaelos, leader of the UK's Coptic Orthodox Church, warns that it is becoming 'increasingly difficult' to give hope to those suffering gross violations of their human rights.

He says in his New Year message that much has been done to help already, but it still went nowhere near far enough.

Describing 2014 as a challenging year in which some of those trying to help had paid the ultimate price, he described the extremist narrative seeking the destruction of centuries-old communities. (more)