Christian communities
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GwenHeads of Churches in Iraq Condemn Burning of Koran in Stockholm as “Atrocious and Despicable” Act
The Assyrian Church of the East and the Chaldean Catholic Church, along with other Christian communities in Iraq, have expressed strong condemnation of the burning of the Koran...
Assyrian Church of the East and Chaldean Catholic Church Face Decline in Post-2003 Iraq
The Christian communities of Iraq, once a significant presence in the country, have faced dramatic decline since the 2003 ouster of Saddam Hussein. According to the CIA World...
A Complex Paradox Shapes Religious and Political Dynamics in the Holy Land
The Holy Land holds profound significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, yet the region remains marked by intricate and often contradictory relationships. Religious educators and students in Israel...
Christians in Palestine Face Systematic Marginalization and Demographic Threats Under Israeli Occupation
Christians in Palestine have a long and deeply rooted presence, stretching back to the earliest centuries of the faith. Their communities are intertwined with the spiritual and historical...
Chaldean Patriarch Discusses Iraqi Christians’ Role in Nation’s Future During Berlin Task Force Meeting (Berlin, Germany)
The Chaldean Patriarch, Louis Raphael Sako I of Babylon, addressed a task force in Berlin, Germany, in October 2017, focusing on the future of Iraq and the role...
A Threat to the Chaldean Patriarchate is a Threat to All Christians in Iraq
The Chaldean Catholic Church, one of the oldest Christian communities in Iraq, has long played a vital role in the country’s religious and social landscape. Comprising approximately 80...
Christians Killed, Churches and Homes Destroyed in Northeastern India
Rioters and roaming mobs in northeastern India have killed dozens of Christians, destroyed scores of church buildings, and burned down hundreds of houses belonging to Christians. The violence...
Iraqi Churches Condemn Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony’s Last Supper Scene (Paris, France)
Iraqi churches, including the Chaldean Catholic Church and the Syriac Catholic Church of Mosul, have expressed strong disapproval of a segment in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony that...
Catholic aid workers assist in rebuilding West Bank economy amid Israel-Hamas war
Catholic aid workers are playing a crucial role in rebuilding the shattered economy of the West Bank as the Israel-Hamas War enters its second year. The region, home...
