Mosul, Iraq, Apr 6, 2010 / 18:18 pm
Commenting on the long-troubled Christian communities of Iraq, the Chaldean Archbishop of Mosul said that Easter celebrations after Iraq’s general elections gave “new hope” to the people, with attendance at the Easter liturgy showing an increase over previous years.
More than 3,500 Christians had fled Mosul after a series of violent attacks on Christians before the March 7 elections, but many have returned in recent days.
Speaking on Tuesday with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Archbishop Amil Nona said Christians now have new hope.
“The people clearly feel more confident after the elections. They have faith that things will now improve.”