Catholic Church in Iraq
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Those who've stayed – what now for Christians in Syria and Iraq?
War in Iraq and Syria have taken a heavy toll on the Chaldean Christians of the Middle East. Now Chaldean... Read more
Dialogue with the Islamic State? Not likely, says Cardinal Parolin
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, said that while interreligious dialogue is important, it’s not likely possible with... Read more
To welcome refugees is a witness of the resurrection, Pope says
On the first anniversary of the arrival of Iraqi refugees in Jordan, Pope Francis sent a letter thanking the country... Read more
If you won't help our people stay, help them leave - Catholic bishops from the Middle East
Catholic archbishops from Iraq and Syria said Tuesday that while they hope to help their people stay in the Middle... Read more
A year after ISIS invasion, religious minorities in Mosul could disappear
One year after ISIS invaded Mosul, the Iraqi city’s diverse religious heritage is on the verge of extinction, warned a... Read more
Iraqi nun's visa denial raises questions for US State Department
Sister Diana Momeka, a Catholic nun from Iraq, intended to visit the U.S. to talk about the persecution of religious... Read more
Facing uncertain future, Iraqi refugees sacrifice for education
Less than a mile away from the local coffee shops, fancy restaurants, and the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, the capital... Read more
Fighting ISIS with a school – Iraqi bishop says education is needed for change
Bishop Bashar Matti Warda is the bishop of Erbil, Iraq, one of the dioceses most attacked by ISIS, and where... Read more
With Iraqi Christians besieged, these are the priests and nuns who choose to stay
“At night we often hear gunfire,” says Father Steven, a priest in Alqosh, Iraq. Read more
Bomb attack, ISIS invasion can't dampen faith of Iraqi seminarian
Roni Marzina Momica has seen it all: a victim of a 2010 bus attack and among those forced to leave... Read more
How the Holy See is using diplomacy to aid Christians in the Middle East
In the face of increased persecution of Christians in the Middle East, the Holy See's diplomatic arm is developing a... Read more
Pope Francis sends rosaries, Easter cakes to Iraqi Christians
The Solemn Easter Vigil in Erbil, Iraq, concluded in a spirit of joyful celebration with the distribution of dove-shaped Easter... Read more
One Christian woman's quest to care for the forgotten Yazidis in Iraq
Shelan Jibrael’s office is located in the Iraqi city of Erbil, where tens of thousands of Iraqi Christians displaced by... Read more
A sweet sign of hope: Pope's envoy returns to Iraq with Easter cake
Pope Francis' personal envoy to Iraq will return to the country during Holy Week, bringing with him the pontiff's love... Read more
Pope's delegation offers comfort, communion to Iraqi refugees
Hoping to awaken the world conscience on Iraq, a Pontifical delegation traveled to Erbil and Dohuk to foster local communion... Read more
Enough talk about talking – Iraqi priest calls for action on ISIS
An Iraqi priest currently living in Rome said that those living the nightmare of ISIS are tired of hearing talk... Read more
Can Christians survive the 'dirty games' of Middle East politics?
Christians have lived in the Middle East since the time of the apostles, but political machinations by world powers and... Read more
Among Christian refugees in Kurdistan, 'no one is angry at God'
“Thank you, thank you, thank you:” Suheila, an elderly Christian woman from Mosul was effusive in expressing her gratitude to... Read more
In Jordan, Church works to assist refugees, protect youth from extremism
For years the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been a haven for refugees from Iraq. However, a critical limit is... Read more
Iraqi Christians say there's no going home after rise of Islamic State
Christians lived in Iraq for nearly two thousand years, but the violent rise of the Islamic State has convinced many... Read more
