The Liberation of Mosul: Christian Hopes and Fears
The long-awaited battle to rout the Islamic State group from Iraq’s former Christian heartland is now under way.
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Remember the Copts ISIS Beheaded in Libya? This Priest Does
The Coptic Orthodox Church proclaimed the 21 men to be martyrs.
Knights of Columbus Report: No Doubt About It, It’s Genocide Against Christians
The 280-page report that documents the dire plight of Middle-Eastern faithful was unveiled at a March 10 event in Washington.
‘Industry of Death’: Pope Francis on Arms Dealers and Causes of World War III
NEWS ANALYSIS: In statements reminiscent of President Eisenhower’s warning about combining military and industrial interests, the Holy Father has repeatedly drawn attention to those who profit from conflict.
Private U.S.-Led Resettlement of Iraqi Christians Offers Model
The evacuation of displaced Iraqi Christians to Slovakia offers a blueprint for future private initiatives.
‘We Will Not Forget Those Who Helped Us’
A U.S. priest gives firsthand account of the plight of Christian refugees in Erbil, Iraq.
Is Islam a Religion of War or Peace? Both — and Muslims Must Decide Its Direction, Priest Says
Jesuit Father Samir Khalil Samir wrote May 15 that Islam must undergo a radical reform to the internal reading of its history.
Facing an Uncertain Future, Iraqi Refugees Sacrifice for Education
Having fled the violence of the Islamic State group (ISIS), some 150 Christian families have begun to settle into their new surroundings.
International Criminal Court Should Step Up Against ISIS, Report Advises
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom report ‘recommends ICC prosecution of ISIL members for violations in Iraq and Syria,’ among other actions.
Fighting ISIS With a School — Iraqi Bishop Says Education Is Needed for Change
'The fanatical mentality of ISIS is not a new phenomenon,' the bishop of Erbil said. 'It has always existed, except that now it has increased, because of the chaos the country is going through.'
