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Pope Francis: ‘We have to keep fighting for women’s equality’
Returning from Bahrain, the pope was asked if he supports the efforts of women and young people in Iran to... Read more
Germany denies refuge to Christian convert from Iran
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case of an Iranian convert to Christianity, who is appealing his... Read more
Adults from Afghanistan, Iran, prepare to be baptized as Catholics in Vienna
Some have had ‘very deep religious experiences.’ Read more
Pope Francis meets with Iran’s foreign minister, speaks to Turkish president about Palestinians
Iran's foreign minister said that he and the pope “exchanged views” on Palestine, interfaith dialogue, and U.S. sanctions on Iran. Read more
‘Offer the light of the Gospel’: Tehran’s new Catholic archbishop is ordained
A Franciscan friar was ordained archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan this week and commissioned to “offer the light of the Gospel” in... Read more
Iran sentences Christian convert to 10 lashes for 'disturbing public order'
Iran has sentenced a 21 year-old Christian woman to prison and lashing for “disturbing public order,” after she protested the... Read more
Archbishop Gomez urges prayers for peace amid Iran tensions
Archbishop Jose Gomez, president of the USCCB, has urged Catholics to pray for peace amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Read more
Archbishop Warda: US-Iran tensions threaten Iraq's Christian communities
After Iran attacked an air base in Erbil early Wednesday, the Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil said the current tensions between... Read more
Pope Francis prays for 176 victims of Iran plane crash
Pope Francis has offered his prayers for the souls of the 176 passengers of a Ukrainian International Airlines flight, who... Read more
Iranian nuncio appeals for negotiation, not revenge
As tensions escalate between Iran and the United States following the killing of Qasem Soleimani, the pope’s diplomat in Tehran... Read more
Are targeted drone strikes allowed under 'just war theory'?
A U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian official on Friday has ignited discussion of the Catholic Church’s teaching... Read more
New Iran sanctions continue discussion on 'proportionality'
The Trump administration added another high-ranking Iranian official this week to its list of sanctions against Iran, inviting continued discussion about the... Read more
Are economic sanctions on Iran just?
As some observes warn that sanctions on Iran are beginning to restrict the availability of daily necessities, questions have arisen... Read more
Drone strikes and proportionality: What is 'just war?'
President Trump said Thursday that he cancelled a military strike because it was not "proportional," a concept rooted in just... Read more
May cooler heads prevail regarding Iran, US bishops plead
The US must avoid war with Iran and instead pursue dialogue and engagement, the chair of the US bishops' committee... Read more
Pope Francis sends 100,000 euros for flood relief in Iran
In the wake of massive flooding in Iran, Pope Francis has sent 100,000 euros (about $113,000) for emergency aid. Read more
Under pressure, UK to reconsider asylum application of Iranian Christian
The British Home Office has agreed to reconsider the asylum claim of an Iranian Christian, after it was shown on... Read more
Could Iranian protests bring religious freedom for Christians?
Ongoing protests in Iran could be a sign of hope for repressed religious minorities, if protesters demand that conscience rights... Read more
Pope prays for victims of massive earthquake on Iran-Iraq border
After an earthquake along the Iraq-Iran border left some 340 people dead and another 4,000 injured, Pope Francis voiced his... Read more
Families of Iran's prisoners beg Congress to advocate for their release
Family members of American citizens imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress on Tuesday to advocate for their safe... Read more
