Persecuted Christians
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Iraqi refugees working to help each other survive
Christians and other religious minorities who have fled areas in Iraq that have fallen under Islamic State control are now... Read more
Pakistani leader talks persecuted Christians with Pope Francis
In a brief encounter with Pope Francis following his general audience yesterday, former Pakistani minister Paul Bhatti discussed persecuted Christians... Read more
Muslim scholar decries violence: 'I am a Nazarene, too'
Referring to the label “Nazarene” marked on houses of Christians in Iraq by the militant Islamic State, a Muslim scholar... Read more
Chilean lawmakers ask president to denounce Iraqi violence
The Chilean Congress has unanimously approved a measure calling on President Michelle Bachelet to condemn “the brutal persecution” of Christians... Read more
Iraqi refugees in desperate need of aid, relief worker says
As summer comes to a close and colder temperatures approach, Iraqi refugees will increasingly rely upon the international community to... Read more
Baghdad bishop: Take a 'real' challenge by praying
A bishop in Baghdad is challenging the faithful across the world to join in 30 minutes of prayer before the... Read more
Faith of Iraqi Christians called unbreakable, despite persecution
Iraqi Christians' faith is not diminished, even as they face exile from their homes and profound suffering, an official with... Read more
Prayer a stronghold in life, death of Catholic journalist James Foley
Prayer not only served as a source of strength for Catholic journalist James Foley – who was allegedly killed by... Read more
Full transcript of Pope's in-flight interview from Korea
Speaking to journalists aboard the Aug. 18 flight to Italy from South Korea, Pope Francis said he supports international intervention... Read more
Pope Francis backs intervention in Iraq to stop 'aggressor'
Pope Francis supports international intervention in Iraq and is willing to go to there personally if it will help end... Read more
Aid to the Church in Need pledges $1m to aid Iraqi Christians
The U.S. branch of the Catholic pastoral charity Aid to the Church in Need has pledged $1 million to help... Read more
Italian bishops call on faithful to pray for Iraqi Christians
As the plight of Christians and other religious minorities intensifies under the spread of the Islamic State, Italian charities and... Read more
Vatican diplomacy focuses on humanitarian intervention in Iraq
The persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and Syria by the Islamic State has pushed Vatican diplomacy... Read more
Knights of Columbus will match donations to aid persecuted Iraqis
The Knights of Columbus have established a matching fund to assist Christians and other religious minorities facing severe persecution or... Read more
Obama authorizes Iraq airstrikes to prevent religious genocide
Late Thursday night the Obama administration announced that it has launched a military and humanitarian operation to protect both U.S.... Read more
Iraqi Christians facing risk of genocide, patriarch warns
The seizure of Iraq’s largest Christian town has prompted a mass exodus of refugees, which a leading Catholic bishop described... Read more
Sec. John Kerry calls for release of pastor in Iran
Nearly two years after a U.S. citizen was imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith, calls for his release continue. Read more
Christians a fundamental part of Iraq, ambassador observes
The Iraqi ambassador to the Holy See has lamented the ongoing persecution of Christians by ISIS forces in Iraq, stating... Read more
Bishops' charge to US government: help Iraqi Christians
The U.S. bishops have urged the U.S. government to assist Iraqi Christian victims of persecution, while France has offered asylum... Read more
Petition calls on UN to stop Christian genocide in Iraq
Following the expulsion of Christians from the Iraqi city of Mosul by ISIS jihadists, a new petition calls on the... Read more
