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Vatican and Sunni Voices Call for End to Violence in Name of Religion

Image of The meetings gather members of the pontifical council and the Al-Azhar permanent committee for dialogue among the monotheistic religions.

A historic declaration signed by the president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and a Sunni leader from the Al-Azhar ... continue reading

Iraqi Christians Fast, Pray, Demonstrate and Ask for Help

Image of Monday in Kirkuk Christians held a day of fasting. At 5 pm, they took take part in a prayer vigil.

The archbishop of Mosul asks for security and an investigation into those who are responsible for the killing of Christians. BAGHDAD ... continue reading

Pope Benedict : End Anti-Christian Violence in Iraq

Image of The bishops of the Syro-Catholic, Syro-Orthodox and Chaldean Churches in Mosul made a plea for government protection for Christians and religious minorities in a letter to the Iraqi Prime Minister this week.

The Holy Father's words against anti-Christian violence in Iraq were well received by Iraqi demonstrators in St. Peter's Square. ... continue reading

Pakistani Bishops Decry Government Lethargy

Image of The statement, prepared by the conference's Justice and Peace Commission, was signed by the conference president, Archbishop Lawrence Saldanha of Lahore.

The statement condemns the "lethargic attitude on part of the government" that allows the Taliban free reign. LAHORE, Pakistan ... continue reading

Iraqi Government Accused of Complicity in Murders

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His Beatitude Ignace Joseph III Younan, Patriarch of the Syriac Catholic Church, sent the letter on Wednesday to Nouri al-Maliki, decrying ... continue reading

Pope Makes Plea for Safety of Iraqi Christians

Image of Tuesday, three Christians of the same family were slain in Mosul, now bringing to eight the number of Christians killed in the city in the last 10 days.

Leader of the Archdiocese of Mosul, Archbishop Emil Shimoun Nona, says if the situation does not improve, the ancient Christian ... continue reading

Facing Extinction: Christians in Iraq

Image of Iraqi Christians forced to flee.

Islamic extremists are pushing to eliminate ancient Christian communities in Islamic lands. BETHPAGE, TN (Catholic Online) - Across the ... continue reading

During Lenten retreat, Pope prays for Iraqi Christians and peace in the country

Image of Pope Benedict XVI in Prayer.

Benedict XVI is closely following the situation in Iraq and the escalation of violence against the Christian community. He expresses "deep ... continue reading

Pope Expresses Deep Sorrow: Murder of Christians Continues in Mosul

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Holy Father expressed deep sadness upon learning of the assassination of the father and two brothers of a Syro-Catholic priest in Mosul on ... continue reading

Christian Father and Sons Killed in their Mosul Home

Image of Mourning fills the Streets.

The killings come amid increasing chaos in Mosul as targeted attacks against Christians continue to rise. MOSUL, Iraq (CNA) - The ... continue reading

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