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Father Roni Momika, a Syriac Catholic priest from Qaraqosh, reads during a Mass celebrated as part of an event held in preparation for Pope Francis’s March 5-8 visit to Iraq. (Credit: Photo Courtesy of Fr. Roni Momika.) Continue reading
The largest Syriac Catholic congregation in the world is preparing physically and spiritually for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Qaraqosh, Iraq. By Doreen Abi Raad
The largest Syriac Catholic congregation in the world is preparing physically and spiritually for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Qaraqosh, Iraq.“Words can’t describe how Continue reading
By Ruth Aguantia While the world was fighting the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Iran continued its campaign to persecute its Christian citizens for their faith. In consolidated reports gathered from various organizations, Article18 revealed that a number of believers have been imprisoned for practicing their faith, including 15 Christians in Continue reading
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Debris is seen outside the Church of St. Thomas in Mosul, Iraq, in June 2019. Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Iraq 5-8. (Credit: CNS photo/Marcin Mazur.) Continue reading
Thabit Michael hails from Qaraqosh, Nineveh plain. He studied Fine Arts in Baghdad. His works, sacred and profane, can be found in various Iraqi provinces. Today he and his son are reconstructing the works destroyed by the Islamic State. For him, the pontiff is bringing a message of “resistance” and an “invitation to stay”. Continue reading
Pope Francis is set to break a 15-month hiatus from international travel with what is sure to be a historic visit to Iraq.
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Archbishop Jean-Clément Jeanbart of Aleppo ©ACN Western sanctions against the Syrian government have plunged the country’s people into abject poverty but have left the Assad regime unaffected – according to a leading bishop from Aleppo. Speaking to Continue reading
In his message to the faithful, the primate speaks of reconciliation “through prayer and fasting”. The mystery of the death and resurrection of Christ “the essence of our faith”. The Chaldeans “people of Iraq” scattered all over the world. Reconciliation, peace and stability to protect life and citizens. Continue reading
Dale Gavlak / CNS AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and security concerns, Pope Francis hopes to visit Iraq, an opportunity that eluded his predecessors. Continue reading
By Hollie McKay |Featured is the aftermath of an accidental explosion and fire inside a displacement camp in Northern Iraq in the summer of 2015. Those who fled ISIS were trying to save lives but were then forced to flee again. (Photo credit: Hollie McKay) Continue reading
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Recent bombings and the pandemic have raised safety concerns about the trip next month
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Pope Francis during his weekly general audience in the Apostolic Palace on Wednesday Continue reading
Pope Francis greets Cardinal Louis Sako, the Baghdad-based patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, during a meeting with Chaldean Catholics at the Church of St. Simon the Tanner in Tbilisi, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2016. Pope Francis plans to visit Iraq March 5-8, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Continue reading
Pope Francis said his forthcoming trip to Iraq would be an important sign of his concern for the region’s Christians, as well as an important opportunity to build fraternity through interreligious dialogue. Continue reading
releases detailed schedule of Pope Francis’ three day visit to Iraq in early March
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in Najaf on March 13, 2019. (Photo: O.G.A ALI AL-SISTANI/AP) Continue reading
Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA) joins the Congressional Armenian Caucus
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Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA) has joined the Congressional Armenian Caucus, reports the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA). Continue reading
For the Auxiliary Bishop of Baghdad, the visit to Najaf will be “one of the highlights” of the apostolic journey to Iraq. The Shi‘a leader “is not a politician, but a man of faith” who works for human fraternity. The new coronavirus pandemic will prevent the usual crowds, but Christians and others are waiting for the pontiff “with joy and hope”. Continue reading
Pope Francis is presented with an Aramaic prayer manuscript at the Vatican Feb. 10, 2021. Photo credits: Vatican Media/Ufficio Stampa FOCSIV.
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Vatican City, Feb 10, 2021 / 01:00 pm MT (CNA).- Pope Francis was presented on Continue reading
Ammon News -The Arab League held a non-ordinary session at the ministerial level on Monday to discuss the region and the Palestinian cause and keep the participants appraised of the latest developments. Continue reading
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Pope Francis greets Cardinal Louis Sako, the Baghdad-based patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, during a consistory at the Vatican in this June 28, 2018, file photo. Pope Francis plans to visit Iraq March 5-8, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Continue reading
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AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — On his historic visit to Iraq in March, Pope Francis hopes to encourage his Christian flock, badly bruised by sectarian conflict and brutal Islamic State attacks, while building further bridges to Muslims by extending fraternal peace. Continue reading