Christians in Iraq
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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
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
Pope Francis appoints personal envoy to Iraq
In light of the increasingly dramatic situation of Christians in Iraq following the expansion of ISIS forces to the plain... Read more
Pope issues urgent appeal for global help of Iraqi Christians
As Iraq’s largest Christian city fell into the hands of the Islamic State, Pope Francis issued an urgent appeal asking... Read more
Catholic groups unite to help Iraqis ousted by extremists
Catholic Relief Services and Caritas have agreed to a common plan to help those who have fled from their homes... 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
