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Iraqis will be seen like early Christian martyrs, priest predicts
An Argentinian priest caring for the Catholic community in Baghdad says the faith of persecuted Iraqi Christians is moving and... Read more
Sen. Cruz's tense Middle East remarks prompt calls for Christian unity
Amid controversial remarks by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), Christian leaders at a historic ecumenical conference voiced the need for unity... Read more
Knights' collection for persecuted Iraqis passes $2 million
A Knights of Columbus relief fund for persecuted Iraqi refugees has now surpassed $2 million, and the order has released... Read more
Italian publication says it does not see ISIS violence as 'war of religion'
Jesuit-run Italian newspaper La Civiltà Cattolica has clarified that it does not view ISIS violence as a 'war of religion,'... Read more
Analyst: Vatican regards Islamic State as waging a 'war of religion'
According to prominent Vatican analyst Sandro Magister, the Holy See views the aggression of the Islamic State as a religious... Read more
Pope Francis to Iraqi priest: I'll never leave or forget you
After sending a letter to Pope Francis on the plight Iraqi refugees fleeing ISIS violence, Fr. Behnam Benoka received a... Read more
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
UN intervention against ISIS would fit Pope's call, scholar suggests
The Pope’s support of international action against attacks by the Islamic State should be met with United Nations intervention, one... Read more
Scholars: Boko Haram caliphate claim may be inspired by ISIS
The Islamist extremist group Boko Haram’s claim to have established a caliphate – or a state ruled under Islamic law... 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
Catholics denounce use of hashtags for 'paramilitary warfare'
Reacting to an internet campaign launched by ISIS threatening the life of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff, Catholic leaders stressed that... Read more
Papal envoy: we must see humanity of each Iraqi refugee
The international community must view suffering Iraqi refugees not as a collective group, but as individual persons, each with his... 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
Vatican spokesman: ISIS threat to Pope Francis unfounded
In response to rumors that the Islamic State may be targeting Pope Francis, Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. said there is... 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
Orthodox patriarch denounces ISIS violence, stresses dialogue
The Ecumenical Patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church has spoken out against the persecution of religious minorities in Iraq, calling... Read more
Marquette professor recalls James Foley as 'bright light'
Executed journalist James Foley was fearless in his quest to advance justice in the world, and his courage inspired many... Read more
Pope calls family of US journalist James Foley
Pope Francis has called the family of U.S. journalist James Foley, who was beheaded by ISIS militants earlier this week,... 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
