Cardinal Louis Raphael I Sako
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Cardinal Sako returns to Baghdad at invitation of Iraqi prime minister
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Church, returned to Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, after being absent from... Read more
Chaldean patriarch urges preservation of rights for Iraq’s diverse communities
As the 21st anniversary of the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime approaches, Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako has called for a... Read more
Pope Francis sends telegram to Iraqi Christian community after tragic wedding fire
An Iraqi Christian community in Qaraqosh, northern Iraq, was devastated by a massive fire at a crowded wedding reception that... Read more
Controversial Iraqi Christian didn’t meet with Pope Francis privately, Vatican confirms
On social media Sept. 7, Al-Kildani shared photos and videos that seemed, at least to some observers, to imply that... Read more
Iraq’s president revokes recognition of Catholic leader
Cardinal Louis Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, announced Saturday that he is withdrawing from his seat in Baghdad. Read more
Iraqi government must support Christians, Chaldean Catholic patriarch says
Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Cardinal Louis Sako warned that if the government doesn’t change its policies it could spell the end... Read more
Iraqi Christians face uncertain future after eviction from ‘Virgin Mary compound’ in Baghdad
The Chaldean patriarch and an auxiliary bishop of Baghdad recently visited the Baghdad compound in an effort to find alternative... Read more
Why Pope Francis wants to visit this Islamic monarchy
Three intertwined stories set the stage for a possible papal trip to the Kingdom of Bahrain in November this year. Read more
Cardinal Sako says Pope Francis’ historic visit changed Iraq
He said that after the papal visit, ‘something has changed in the streets.’ Read more
Iraqi cardinal: Pope Francis gave $350,000 for poor during Iraq trip
A cardinal has revealed that Pope Francis gave a donation of $350,000 to the Chaldean Catholic Church during his recent... Read more
Cardinal calls for 3-day ‘Nineveh fast’ for return to peace and stability in Iraq
Chaldean Catholics in Iraq are undertaking a three-day “Nineveh fast” this week to pray for peace and security in their... Read more
Chaldean patriarch calls for fasting, prayer amid Iraq protests
The Chaldean patriarch has called for three days of fasting and prayer “for an end to the chaos and violence... Read more
