Iraqi Archbishop Fears War in Holy Land Could Spread to Entire Region
Archbishop Warda said that only 150,000 Christians remain in Iraq, out of the 1.2 million who lived there before 2002.
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Pope Francis Sends Telegram to Iraqi Christian Community After Tragic Wedding Fire
Following the deadly fire, the Holy Father sent his prayers to the deeply shaken community.
Controversial Iraqi Christian Didn’t Meet With Pope Francis Privately, Vatican Confirms
Rayan Al-Kildani is a Christian lawmaker & leader of the paramilitary group the Babylon Brigades. He has been sanctioned by the US for alleged human rights abuses, including cutting off of a detainee’s ear.
Iraqi Archbishop Calls for Courageous Dialogue Among Religions, End to Violent Persecution
In his livestreamed speech, the Catholic leader called for an ‘honest discussion about the primordial cycle of hatred, supremacy, and violence that has plagued humanity since before the dawn of history.’
Eviction from ‘Virgin Mary Compound’: Iraqi Christians Face Uncertain Future in Baghdad
The Baghdad complex, named after the Virgin Mary, is built on state-owned property, which will be evacuated by the end of this year according to an order from government agencies.
Catholic Charity Sees ‘Signs of Hope’ for Iraq’s Beleaguered Christians
The speakers highlighted developments such as the growth of the Catholic University in Erbil in the Kurdistan Region, northern Iraq, while cautioning that the Christian community required ongoing international support.
Pope Francis Prays for Iraqi Prime Minister After Assassination Attempt
Al-Kadhimi was unharmed in the attack on Nov. 7, but six of his guards were wounded when his residence was targeted by three armed drones.
Pope Francis Discusses Protection of Christians With Iraqi Prime Minister
The roughly 30-minute private meeting included conversation about the papal visit to Iraq in March.
Pope’s Visit Provides Balm to Beleaguered Iraqis
A NOTE FROM OUR PUBLISHER: Pope Francis' visit has provided the small minority of Catholics who remain in Iraq and the many who are in diaspora hope for the future, but the fight to protect religious freedom continues.
Franciscan U President: Value of Pope Francis’ Iraq Pilgrimage Cannot Be Underestimated
Franciscan Father Dave Pivonka went on the papal journey to Iraq at the invitation of Erbil Archbishop Bashar Warda.
