Cleanse your hearts of anger, live the Gospel, pope says at Mass in Irbil
Having witnessed or even experienced persecution for their faith, the Christians of Iraq must be careful not to harbor thoughts of revenge, Pope Francis told them.
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by bcadmin | Mar 7, 2021 | Catholic Church, Catholic News Service, Christians in Iraq, Christians in the Middle East, Church in the Middle East, Erbil, Iraq, Iraqi Christians, Irbil, Kurdistan, Kurds, Middle East, News, Pope Francis, Pope in Iraq | 0 |
Having witnessed or even experienced persecution for their faith, the Christians of Iraq must be careful not to harbor thoughts of revenge, Pope Francis told them.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Mar 5, 2021 | Catholic Church, Christians in Iraq, Church in the Middle East, Iraq, Iraqi Christians, Kurdistan, lead, News, Pope Francis, Pope in Iraq | 0 |
Before Pope Francis left for his historic trip to Iraq, several observers objected to the risks he was taking, given the security situation and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, one American working in the country said, “it’s never an optimal time to come here.”
Read Moreby bcadmin | Jun 26, 2020 | Catholic Church, Catholic News Service, Chaldean Christians, Christians in Iraq, Church in the Middle East, Iraq, Kurdistan, Kurds, News, Turkey | 0 |
Turkish airstrikes and ground troops are threatening areas in northern Iraq populated by Christians, Yazidis and Kurds trying to recover following 2014 attacks by Islamic State militants.
Read Moreby bcadmin | May 6, 2020 | Assyrian Christians, Catholic Church, Catholic News Service, Catholic Relief Services, Christians in Iraq, Church in the Middle East, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 pandemic, Iraq, Iraqi Christians, Kurdistan, Kurds, News, Nineveh Plains | 0 |
Catholic aid agencies helping the displaced in northern Iraq say they are reaching those in need as the COVID-19 situation slowly improves there.
Read Moreby bcadmin | Apr 18, 2020 | Caritas, Catholic Church, Catholic News Service, Catholic Relief Services, Church in the Middle East, COVID-19, Iraq, Iraqi Christians, Kurdistan, Kurds, News | 0 |
A top Catholic humanitarian group expressed concern for the tens of thousands of Iraqis displaced inside their country and dependent on assistance, because access to them has become severely restricted due to COVID-19.
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