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Filipino bishops declare day of prayer for peace in Iraq, Syria
The bishops of the Philippines have appealed their faithful to join in a national day of prayer in solidarity with... Read more
Holy See calls for action in Iraq, and UN sends a mission
The Holy See on Monday urged the UN to provide humanitarian aid to Iraq during a special session of the... Read more
Terror recruitment linked to Europe failing its young people
As reports continue to emerge on Muslims born and raised in Europe being recruited by the Islamic State, the continent... Read more
Papal envoy: Francis donated $1 million to Iraqi refugees
Pope Francis has given $1 million as a personal contribution to help Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq who... Read more
Faith of Iraqi Christians called unbreakable, despite persecution
Iraqi Christians' faith is not diminished, even as they face exile from their homes and profound suffering, an official with... Read more
Iraqi bishop warns that West will suffer from Islamism
The Chaldean Archbishop of Mosul has warned that Christians around the world would face suffering from Islamists as his diocese... Read more
Religious, academic leaders call for more US action in Iraq
Both academic and religious leaders, in the U.S. and abroad, have urged greater U.S. military action in Iraq and Syria... Read more
Christian pastor faces new threat from Sunnis in Iranian prison
Saeed Abedini, a pastor who holds American citizenship and has been captive in Iran for nearly two years, faces new... Read more
Papal envoy meets with officials, displaced persons in Erbil
Pope Francis' special envoy to Iraq has safely arrived in Erbil, the Holy See press officer said Thursday, adding that... Read more
Aid to the Church in Need pledges $1m to aid Iraqi Christians
The U.S. branch of the Catholic pastoral charity Aid to the Church in Need has pledged $1 million to help... Read more
Italian bishops call on faithful to pray for Iraqi Christians
As the plight of Christians and other religious minorities intensifies under the spread of the Islamic State, Italian charities and... Read more
Vatican diplomacy focuses on humanitarian intervention in Iraq
The persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and Syria by the Islamic State has pushed Vatican diplomacy... Read more
Hundreds attend interreligious prayer for peace in Denver
An estimated 900 people of the three Abrahamic religions packed the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Denver... Read more
Pope Francis urges United Nations to intervene in Iraq
Pope Francis called the United Nations to act to end the humanitarian tragedy now underway in Iraq in a letter... Read more
Vatican official calls for military protection of Iraqi Christians
The Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations on Saturday urged the international community to provide humanitarian assistance and... Read more
Religious leaders urge Obama to help minorities in Middle East
As persecution of religious minorities intensifies in Iraq, in the U.S. Christian, Jewish, and Muslim leaders have joined together to... Read more
New Iraqi envoy shows Pope's desire for key diplomatic role
Pope Francis' appointment Friday of a special envoy to Iraq demonstrates his desire that diplomacy have an impact for the... Read more
