Pope Francis Sends Condolences After 32 Killed in Suicide Bombings in Iraq
The bombings took place a day after the Vatican released a statement indicating that the papal trip to Iraq would take place ‘subject to variations’ on March 5-8.
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Iraq: Papal Visit Logo Unveiled Amid Uncertainty Over Pope Francis’ March Trip
If the voyage takes place as planned, Pope Francis will be the first pope to visit Iraq, which is still recovering from the devastation inflicted by the Islamic State.
Life After ISIS: Christians Are Leaving Iraq Due to Ongoing Security Concerns
A new report names Australia as one of the primary locations where Iraqi Christians emigrate, with at least 139,000 moving there since 2007.
First ISIS, Then Iran: How Iran Terrorizes Some Iraqi Catholics
COMMENTARY: Part II — Iraq’s largest Catholic town is fully encircled by an Iran-backed militia. In the context of worsening U.S.-Iran relations, some locals are afraid Iran’s impact on their lives will worsen.
Death by Emigration: Two Years After ISIS, Catholics Are Still Fleeing Iraq
COMMENTARY: PART I — Iraq’s mostly Catholic Christian population declined from 5% to 0.2% between 2003 and 2019. Today, after 17 years of church bombings, targeted assassinations, kidnapping and displacement, the Christian population in Iraq likely stands at 120,000.
Iraqi Catholic Student at Franciscan Vows to Rebuild Christianity in Iraq
After escaping persecution from Islamist militants in Iraq, Hala Warda is preparing to return to Northern Iraq to help rebuild a Christian presence almost destroyed by ISIS.
Iranian Missile Attack Stirs Fears of Erbil’s Christians
The region, which was targeted by one of the pair of missile attacks launched yesterday as retaliation against the U.S., is home to several thousand Christians who have been trying to rebuild their lives.
Iraqi Catholic Official Who Survived 5 Assassination Attempts: 'Jesus Told Me Not to Fear'
Assyrian Iraqi Christian Pascale Warda served as minister for immigration and refugees in the Iraqi interim government that followed the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
Cathedral in Iraq's Largest Christian Town to be Rebuilt in 2020
After Bakhdida's liberation from the Islamic State in 2016, Masses resumed in the damaged cathedral as Christians returned to rebuild their community.
Iraqi Christian Girl Learns Spiritual Warfare on Mosul Battlefield
‘We will all leave this world one day. Trust in God.’
