A French-Catholic Humanitarian Tells His Story of Islamist Captivity in Iraq
For 66 days in 2020, Alexandre Goodarzy and three colleagues with SOS Chrétien Orient were held captive.
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Signs of Hope Amidst Christian Persecution, Catholic Charity Says
This month’s consecration of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Bahrain offered “a ray of hope for the coexistence of Christians and Muslims in the Arab world,” says Thomas Heine-Geldern, executive president of ACN.
Pope Francis Prays for More than 60 People Killed in Iraq COVID Ward Fire
Iraqi medical officials told the Associated Press on July 13 that 64 people had so far died as a result of the fire at the al-Hussein Teaching Hospital, with more than 100 others injured.
The Pope in Iraq, and Gender Ideology (March 6)
Pope Francis is venturing on the first papal visit to Iraq this weekend. The historic trip could have immense ramifications for Christians in the region. On this week’s Register Radio, Rome Correspondent Edward Pentin highlights the hopes for this mission. An also in Vatican News Edward tells us about a new interview by Pope Emeritus Benedict. And finally we talk to Register correspondent Jonathan Liedl about why gender ideology brooks no dissent.
Apostolic Nuncio in Iraq Tests Positive for COVID-19 Five Days Before Papal Trip
Pope Francis embarks on his apostolic trip to Iraq March 5.
Iraqi Government Imposes COVID Restrictions Weeks Before Papal Visit
The pope’s schedule includes a Mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Baghdad on March 6 and a visit to the Syriac Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Bakhdida March 7.
Cardinal Parolin Talks China, Iraq, Covid, and Curial Reform
In a wide-ranging interview with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, discusses the recent Vatican financial scandal, Pope Francis' upcoming apostolic visit to Iraq, and shares his thoughts on the highly criticized Vatican-China deal.
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.
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.
