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Mosul Welcomes New Archbishop, Mourns Murders

Image of Funeral of the late Archbishop of Mosul of the Chaldeans, Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho.

Sunday was bittersweet for Mosul Catholics, who celebrated the arrival of their new archbishop while also mourning the murder of one of the ... continue reading

Mosul: Targeted execution of Christians Continues

Image of Sunday, January 17th, the same day of the inauguration of new local archbishop, a Christian aged 52, married and father of two daughters, was killed.

An armed group killed a 45 year-old businessman while security forces who were at the scene did not intervene. MOSUL, IRAQ (AsiaNews) - The ... continue reading

Churches of the Middle East: Witnesses of Jesus in a World with More Shadows than Lights

Image of Pope Benedict XVI in Nazareth during his apostolic visitation.

The working document of the Synod for the Middle East calls for a personal conversion of Christians through a return to the spirit of the ... continue reading

Coptic Christians of Egypt Massacred, President Mubarek Silent

Image of The latest attack took place in Naga Hamady, Upper Egypt, during the late hours of Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Drive-by gunmen opened fire from machine guns at worshippers coming out of church after celebrating Coptic Christmas mass. Seven people were instantly killed, and many others were seriously wounded.

The escalation of attacks is encouraged by the Egyptian government's lack of resolve in addressing the problem and adopting a plan of ... continue reading

Jewish Leaders Denounce Spitting on Christians

Image of This reported harassment and violence includes spitting and curses directed at clergy and nuns, anti-Christian graffiti painted on the walls of churches and holy places, and throwing of stones.

Leaders of the Jewish ultra orthodox community in Jerusalem are condemning spitting and harassment against Christians perpetrated by some ... continue reading

Iraqi Christians Attacked Over Christmas Holidays

Image of Iraqi Christians mourn.

In Benedict XVI's Christmas message, he stated: How can we forget the troubled situation in Iraq and the 'little flock' of Christians which ... continue reading

Armed Commandos Attack Coptic Christians. Seven Dead. Three Wounded

Image of The incident happened at midnight after Christmas Mass which the Coptic Church celebrates on January 7.

The bishop had received threats from Muslim groups saying 'we will not let you celebrate the holidays.' CAIRO (AsiaNews / Agencies) – ... continue reading

Christians See Our Lady in Lights that Appear in the Sky above Cairo

Image of (A photo of the alleged appearance of Mary) 'Maybe it is a sign of hope for Egypt’s Copts, who are 10 per cent of the country’s population, and have lived far too long on the margins of society, often victims of violence.'

The vision appeared over a Coptic church in one of the capital’s suburbs. Some say it is an apparition; a woman says she can see ... continue reading

Iraq: More Brutal Attacks Against Christians

Image of In recent weeks there has been an increase of killings of Christians and attacks on churches and convents.

A deacon seriously hurt. A Christian killed in front of his house on Christmas Eve. Nearly Two thousand Christians have been killed in six ... continue reading

Tehran Unrest During Ashura Leaves 15 Dead

Image of Demonstrations and street fighting took place during Ashura, one of the most important religious celebrations in Shia Islam, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad killed in Karbala in 680 AD and Shia symbol of the struggle against blind dictatorship.

People are increasingly willing to face live ammunition and truncheons to oppose the dictatorship and Khamenei’s regime. TEHRAN ... continue reading

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