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War Ships, Planes, Missiles amassing around Gulf
In preparation for the UN decision on new sanctions against Iran over of its nuclear program, while Tehran considers blockading the Strait ... continue reading
Syria’s Grand Mufti invites Pope Benedict to Visit
"I would like to invite the Holy Father to visit our country, following in the footsteps of St. Paul.â "I am available for a meeting ... continue reading
Iraqi Christians Rebuild Churches
The news, published by the "BaghdadHope" Web site, was given by Father Imad Aziz Al Banna, of the Archdiocese of Basra of the Chaldeans. ... continue reading
Pope Meets With Iraqi Prime Minister
Pope Benedict XVI asked the leader for greater Security for Christians in Iraq. VATICAN CITY (Zenit) - Benedict XVI asked for security for ... continue reading
Iraqi Archbishop Speaks to the Faithful
"Do not lose your memory of being Christians, because this vacuum is going to be filled up by others, and so now we are facing moral chaos ... continue reading
Iraqi PM to discuss Christians in Iraq with Pope
On Friday the Iraqi leader will pay a visit to Pope Benedict XVI to brief him on efforts to protect the Christian community in Iraq. ... continue reading
Will the Iraqi Constitution Protect Christians?
"Most of the stories of Christians -- even children -- being crucified or cooked alive are acts of Al-Qaeda, not of indigenous Iraqis." ... continue reading
Only John Paul's Olive Tree Flourishes on Mount
During a visit to northern Israel, the late Pontiff blessed an olive tree that was planted on the Mount of Beatitudes. Only the late Pope's ... continue reading
Christians Forced to 'Convert', Marry Muslims
Forced to convert to Islam, kidnapped and now forced to Marry; the family of the Kidnapped Sisters thanks the Catholic associations ... continue reading
Growing Persecution in Algeria and Egypt
In more recent years the spread of more intolerant strains of Islam has made life increasingly difficult for Christians. ROME (Zenit) - The ... continue reading
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