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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.
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Commentary
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.
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In Person
Stephen Rasche discusses what he has learned from 10 years working in the Archdiocese of Erbil alongside Iraq’s persecuted Christian minority.
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Commentary
COMMENTARY: Boko Haram has killed more than 27,000 civilians in Nigeria. This is greater than the amount of civilians ISIS killed in Iraq and Syria combined.
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World
‘Cross in Fire’ gives tangible expression to the suffering of Christians, raising international awareness of their plight.
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Editorial
EDITORIAL: The country’s bishops have called for the government to take control of the security situation.
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World
The 2020 ‘World Watch List’ on the persecution of Christians highlights an unprecedented level of persecution against Christians.
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World
Christians in the Middle East seek to provide a witness of hope as old threats linger and newer ones emerge this Christmas.
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World
Paul Marshall comments on ‘secularization theory,’ ignorance among diplomats and journalists and the culture wars.
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World
Hungarian government sponsors a conference that brought together men and women who are on the front lines in protecting Christians around the world.
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World
Religious and political authorities as well as inhabitants’ testimonies offer instructive insights on difficult situation in the Land of Christ.
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World
In an apparent concession to protesters, government officials agreed to provide a piece of land for the church to be rebuilt, as well as money.
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Vatican
State Department: The two leaders ‘reaffirmed’ the commitment of the U.S and the Holy See ‘to advancing religious freedom around the world.’
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Nation
Pompeo was at the Vatican Oct. 2 for a symposium on human dignity. An embassy source said Pompeo will meet Pope Francis on Oct. 3.
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Vatican
Cardinal Pietro Parolin spoke Sept. 27 at the United Nations General Assembly, citing ongoing need for assistance.
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Commentary
COMMENTARY: A drama of faithfulness, courage and perseverance, in which good ultimately triumphs. It is also a window into the importance of the struggle to defend religious freedom.
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Persecuted Christians
Three shepherds spoke to the Register this week during the State Department’s Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom.
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In Person
Following his return from a trip to northern Iraq, Father Benedict Kiely discusses their problems and what needs to be done to assist them.
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In Person
Syriac Catholic Coadjutor Archbishop Nathanael Nizar Semaan told the Register, ‘Qaraqosh and all these Christian villages are giving a big witness of their faith, how strong it is. We are here.’
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In Person
Military archbishop is raising awareness of the persecution that religious minorities face around the world..
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World
An Italian interparliamentary group held a conference in Rome on June 26, shedding light on the failure of Western countries — and especially the European Union — to address human-rights abuses.
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World
New challenges faced as they attempt to rebuild their lives in their ancestral homeland.
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Commentary
COMMENTARY: The country needs to identify the circumstances and motives behind the attacks and take decisive action.
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Persecuted Christians
Aid to the Church in Need study comes amid increased persecution of Christians in many countries worldwide.
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In Person
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama works to advance religious freedom and genuine dialogue between Christians and Muslims.
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World
International nongovernmental organizations and the country’s Catholic bishops raise their voices in protest against mob violence.
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World
Newspaper reports on efforts to Sinicize Christianity.
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World
The founder of a charity for persecuted Christians says the beleaguered populace needs more political representation and aid as a Shiite group try to force them out of their ancient lands.
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World
NEWS ANALYSIS: U.S. lawmakers on both sides of the partisan divide accused the president of quitting the fight to vanquish ISIS before it had been won.
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Nation
The Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act is hailed as a vital piece in keeping the Christian presence alive in ancestral homelands.
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