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German theologian and journalist Matthias Kopp — spokesman for the German Bishops’ Conference and a consultant to the Vatican Dicastery for Communication — was in Iraq this past week to present his new book, “The Christian Legacy in Iraq.”

German theologian and journalist explores the legacy of Iraq’s Christians

Feb 8, 2025

By Rody Sher

German theologian and journalist Matthias Kopp was in Iraq this week to present his new book, “The Christian Legacy in... Read more

Erbil International Airport entry in Erbil, Iraq.

Iraqi Christians are leaving their homeland once again

Sep 8, 2024

By Rody Sher

Many Iraqi Christians are fleeing the country seeking refuge in neighboring nations before heading to more distant destinations. Read more

Nearly 2,000 young people from Christian youth groups across Iraq gathered for the seventh annual Ankawa Youth Gathering 2024 held Aug. 22–24, 2024, in the Mar Elia Shrine Courtyard in Ankawa-Erbil, Iraq.

Nearly 2,000 Christian youth in Iraq gather for prayer, faith formation

Aug 29, 2024

By Georgena Habbaba

Young people from Christian youth groups across Iraq gathered for the seventh annual Ankawa Youth Gathering held Aug. 22–24 in... Read more

Father Martin Banni in front of St. Barbara’s Shrine carrying the Eucharist on Liberation Day in 2016.

Iraqi priest recounts night of exodus, ISIS invasion a decade later

Aug 7, 2024

By Georgena Habbaba

For Father Martin Banni, pastor of St. Korkis Chaldean Church in Karamlesh, Iraq, the memories of Aug. 6, 2014, remain... Read more