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Sydney April 14, 2021
We write to inform Assyrians in Australia and the world about the name change of our former organisation (AUA INC) and our proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW.
As you are aware, we have been active members in the Assyrian Community for Continue reading
Iraq (International Christian Concern) – Following the papal visit to Iraq in early March, the Iraqi government has reportedly appointed an inter-ministerial committee tasked with addressing suggestions and concerns of the Pope. Primarily, these recommendations include fixing issues of security, economic development and Continue reading
Pope Francis is greeted by people on the podium at the square near the ruins of the al-Tahira-l-Kubra church, in Mosul on March 7, 2021. (AFP)
Cardinal Louis Raphael I Sako accompanied Francis throughout
‘He has delivered a message of comfort and peace that was so powerful’ Continue reading
Iraqi Christian residents of Qaraqosh (also known as Hamdaniya), some 30 kilometres east of Mosul, attend the first Palm Sunday service at the heavily damaged Church of the Immaculate Conception on April 9, 2017, since Iraqi forces recaptured it from Islamic State (IS) group jihadists. – Qaraqosh, with an overwhelmingly Christian population of around 50,000 before the jihadists took over the area in August 2014, was the largest Christian town in Iraq. (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)
Iraqi Christians of Qaraqosh attend the first Palm Sunday service at the heavily damaged Church of the Immaculate Conception on April 9, 2017, since Iraqi forces recaptured it from Daesh. (AFP/File Photo)
Mahamad Ameen Abdul Al-Jawad Continue reading
Pope Francis blesses a young boy in the Syriac Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Bakhdida, Iraq, on March 7, 2021. Photo credits: Vatican Media.
By Hannah Brockhaus
(CNA).- During his recent visit to Iraq, Pope Francis gave a donation of $350,000 to the Continue reading
Syria (International Christian Concern) – Following the papal visit to Iraq, Syrian Christians and church leaders expressed their desire and hope for a visit from Pope Francis as well. The historic trip to Iraq, marking the first time a pope has visited the country, sent a message of hope to the whole region. Continue reading
The wall is reportedly being knocked down to allow for road building in the city.
The ancient Nineveh wall is facing destruction. (TAW)
BAGHDAD–While Assyrians around the world are currently preparing to celebrate their Assyrian ancestors’ tradition of Akitu or the Assyrian New Year, an ancient Assyrian Continue reading
The fifth Brussels Conference of Syria’s donors opened. At least US$ 10 billion are needed in 2021 to meet needs. At least 24 million people are in serious need, four more than last year. For Bishop Audio, “a shared and global effort is needed”. Continue reading
by Raad al-Jammas Pulling golden thread with her frail fingers, elderly Christian Karjiya Baqtar has embroidered a precious prayer shawl to gift the most cherished visitor to her Iraqi hometown — Pope Francis. Continue reading
Manuela Tulli, Vatican correspondent for ANSA, Italy’s main news agency, with Pope Francis. (Supplied)
Visit ‘could change the history of interreligious dialogue,’ Manuela Tulli tells Arab News
This will be her sixth trip embedded with Pope Francis Continue reading
Matt Riedl| Catholic Herald Multimedia Producer
Fr. David Dufresne visits a historic site in Iraq as part of his trip to the country earlier this month. Fr. Dufresne was able to attend a papal Mass in Irbil, Iraq, March 7. BASILICA OF SAINT MARY | COURTESY Continue reading
The Apostolic Journey constitutes a legacy of exchanges and experiences that can bring the country back “to the international arena”. Card Sako suggests ways to revive tourism, dialogue, unity and interfaith dialogue. Tourism can play a role in the economic recovery while highlighting the country’s Christian, Muslim, Yazidi, Sabaean and Jewish heritage. Continue reading
Vincenzo PINTO | AFP Maria Lozano – ACN –
Qaraqosh has been largely rebuilt with the help of Aid to the Church in Need and its benefactors.
Since 2003 all Iraqis have suffered the burdens of war: kidnapping, displacement, and death. Continue reading
By Katey Hearth Iraq (MNN) — Pope Francis made history earlier this month when he visited Iraq. Today, Catholic leaders praise the trip as a “milestone” for relations between the Catholic Church and Shia Islam. Continue reading
Above: Pope Francis is greeted by Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, one of Shiite Islam’s most authoritative figures, during a courtesy visit in Najaf, Iraq, on March 6. Below: Children are seen near an image of Pope Francis during the pope’s visit with the community at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Qaraqosh, Iraq, on March 7. Continue reading
by Jules Gomes • ChurchMilitant.com •
ISIS mocks ‘Abrahamic religions,’ threatening fresh attacks on Christians
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Political leaders had “very nice words” during Pope Francis’ early March trip to Iraq, but now Christians pray “that those words, those declarations, will be applied on the daily level, on the ground,” said Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan. Continue reading
by Xavier Bisits Photo 1 – Pope visit to Qaraqosh
Pope Francis blesses a child amid a crowd of local Syriacs March 7 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Qaraqosh, the largest Catholic Church in Iraq. (Xavier Bisits)
At a glance, Qaraqosh and Bartella are similar: ancient, Aramaic-speaking towns first Continue reading
Doreen Abi Raad catholic news service
Pope Francis signs a book with a message for Syriac Catholics at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Deliverance in Baghdad March 5, 2021. Also pictured, from left: Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan, Syriac Catholic Archbishop Ephrem Yousif Continue reading
Turkey’s human rights agency has rejected the request by Fr Remzi Diril for an investigation. Nothing is known about his father who went missing over a year ago while his mother’s body was found, naked with signs of torture. Human rights groups call on the members of the human rights agency to resign. Continue reading