But despite the darkness of the situation facing Syrians, the Cardinal said he hopes the Jubilee next year may bring a "breath of fresh air," though Syrians are exhausted and struggle to envision a future.
The Cardinal said: "Unfortunately, Syria had not been mentioned in the news for about three years-it had disappeared from media radars. Now it has returned to headlines with these tragic events."
He said: "I am in contact with Christian communities, bishops, priests, and religious in Aleppo to monitor the evolving situation. In some areas, there is a certain calm, though a suspicious one.
"There is also a lot of fear. Government offices have disappeared, the army is nowhere to be seen, and armed groups are roaming, having promised not to harm civilians. So far, they seem to have kept this promise, but people remain fearful and are staying locked in their homes.
"A couple of days ago, those who were able left hurriedly by car for other parts of Syria. We'll see what happens in the coming days; we hope it's not the worst."
We'll see in the coming days. Everything remains very uncertain; anxiety, fear, and insecurity prevail.
"The bishops have reassured their faithful that they will stay in Aleppo, as have priests and religious, remaining alongside their people. It's a very uncertain and difficult time."
"Just as the capture of Aleppo by armed groups a few days ago surprised not only Aleppo's residents but all Syrians, we cannot foresee what the future holds for this region or Syria in general... Life is filled with uncertainty. Moreover, the entire Middle East is on fire, and geopolitical cards have been reshuffled."
The Cardinal said the number of internally displaced people has already increased and continues to rise, with many arriving in Damascus and other coastal areas.
"Approximately seven million people are internally displaced-a worrying number that is bound to grow, as will the number of refugees.
"Let us remember that among refugees in neighbouring countries, there are around six million Syrians.
"Between those displaced internally and externally, Syria holds the tragic record of having approximately 13 million refugees, over half of its population. This number is inevitably increasing.
"The people, especially the youth, have lost hope for the country's future. There is no sign of reconstruction, no economic recovery, no work-so the only desire is to leave."
The Cardinal said he hopes that Advent, and the forthcoming Jubilee Year in 2025, with the theme 'Pilgrims of Hope' will offer a breath of fresh air to people who have suffered war, hunger, and unemployment for 14 years.
"This is the reality… The only wish of the population, as I mentioned, is to escape. With these latest events in Aleppo, this desire to emigrate has only grown."
Finally the Archbishop appeals to the international community: "I would say it's essential to help resolve conflicts, but prevention should come first. Some recent global conflicts were foreseeable-action should have been taken earlier. In the Middle East, in Ukraine… I would stress the importance of preventing wars, taking action beforehand. Otherwise, we find ourselves trying to fix the broken pieces after everything has already shattered."