Monthly Archives: January 2021

In the chaos following the Iraq war, the homes of thousands of Christian families in cities across Iraq were illegally taken and occupied.BAGHDAD: In the chaos following the Iraq war, the homes of thousands of Christian families in cities across Iraq were illegally taken and occupied. There is hope now that these properties will eventually be…

By Fionn Shiner HUNDREDS of thousands of Christians are trying to leave Lebanon after last August’s explosion, raising fears for the future of the Church there. In an interview with Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Father Jad Chlouk, parish priest at Beirut’s Maronite Cathedral of Saint George, said Christians feel…

Muqtada al Sadr In the chaos following the Iraq war, the homes of thousands of Christian families in cities across Iraq were illegally taken and occupied. There is hope now that these properties will eventually be restored to their rightful owners. Iraqi Shiite leader Muqtada al Sadr, who has strong representation in the Parliament of…

by Louis Raphael Sako*Card Sako sends his good wishes for the New Year with peace in mind. The year 2020 was the year of the coronavirus pandemic, suffering and wars. The year 2021 is tasked with fostering a “culture of non-violence”. The Pope’s visit to Iraq is an opportunity for the country to be a…