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Soleimani air strike could mean new danger for Iraqi Christians Watch
Christian communities in the Middle East are likely to suffer renewed persecution amid the instability following recent U.S. airstrikes, ... continue reading
Here's what's next in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran Watch
The United States has accepted responsibility for a drone strike which killed a top Iranian general and several of his aides and allies. ... continue reading
War looms in Middle East as Iran plays expert game of brinkmanship Watch
Iran continues to play an expert game of brinkmanship with the United States, but an error could prove catastrophic. LOS ANGELES, CA ... continue reading
Cathedral in Iraq's largest Christian town to be rebuilt in 2020 Watch
The Great Al-Tahira Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Bakhdida remains charred black inside, five years after the Islamic State plundered ... continue reading
Pope Francis prays for Iraqi people after 45 killed in protests Watch
Pope Francis said Sunday that he was grieved to hear of the deadly violence against protesters in Iraq and expressed his closeness to the ... continue reading
Experts say they have PROOF of Noah's ark in 3D scans of legendary site Watch
A team of experts say they have 3D images of Noah's Ark and will release the pictures in an upcoming documentary about the Ark. LOS ... continue reading
United Arab Emirates pledges to help rebuild Catholic churches in Mosul Watch
The United Arab Emirates is partnering with UNESCO to rebuild two Catholic churches in Mosul that were destroyed in 2014 by the Islamic ... continue reading
Bishops in Middle East urge prayer for northern Syria Watch
Bishops in Syria and Iraq have called for worldwide prayer as fighting between Turkish and Kurdish forces further destabilizes northern ... continue reading
Moroccan king pardons woman who procured abortion, those who participated Watch
Morocco's king pardoned Wednesday a journalist, her fiance, and the medical team who last month were found guilty of procuring and ... continue reading
Syrian Christians face new threat from Turkey, human rights group warns Watch
Endangered Christian populations in the Middle East face renewed risks as the United States removes troops from Syria, a leading human ... continue reading