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A student receives his diploma during a graduation ceremony at the Catholic University of Erbil in Iraq on Sept. 30, 2025.

Catholic University in Erbil celebrates fifth graduating class

Oct 2, 2025

By Georgena Habbaba

This week, Catholic University in Erbil, Iraq, graduated 114 students amid a strong church and diplomatic presence. Read more

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani reopens the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of the Hour on Sept. 1, 2025, in Mosul.

Iraqi prime minister reopens 2 historic Catholic churches in Mosul

Sep 2, 2025

By Georgena Habbaba

In the city of Mosul, Iraq, an official celebration was held on Monday, Sept. 1, to mark the reopening of... Read more

Children process into the St. Mary al-Tahir Church, also known as the Church of the Immaculate Conception, in Baghdad, for their first Communion.

Hope in Iraq: Churches full as 1,500 children celebrate first Communion

Aug 9, 2025

By Georgena Habbaba

Just weeks ago, Christians throughout Iraq celebrated as 1,500 boys and girls received their first holy Communion. Read more

Group photo in front of the Church of the Sacred Family in Gaza during the visit of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, on Dec. 22, 2024.

Christians in Gaza: ‘The ceasefire has made the situation even worse’

Mar 7, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here are some of the major stories about the Church around the world that you may have missed over the... Read more