Pope Francis Reveals He Survived 2 Threats to His Life in Iraq
In a new book titled “Spera, ” set to be released on Jan. 14, 2025, the Holy Father recounts his personal story, including details of the planned attack during his trip.
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Iraqi Christians Struggle to Survive and Thrive 20 Years After ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’
NEWS ANALYSIS: Signs of hope exist, but Christians continue to be concerned about inadequate security and few job opportunities
Facing the Root of Violence in Nigeria: Islamic Extremism (Season 4 — Ep. 4)
For at least 100 years Christians in Nigeria have been persecuted and the West has not wanted to call it what it is: 'violence by Islamist groups against Christians,’ says the Religious Freedom Institute's Stephen Rasche.
A French-Catholic Humanitarian Tells His Story of Islamist Captivity in Iraq
For 66 days in 2020, Alexandre Goodarzy and three colleagues with SOS Chrétien Orient were held captive.
Signs of Hope Amidst Christian Persecution, Catholic Charity Says
This month’s consecration of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Bahrain offered “a ray of hope for the coexistence of Christians and Muslims in the Arab world,” says Thomas Heine-Geldern, executive president of ACN.
Pope Francis Prays for More than 60 People Killed in Iraq COVID Ward Fire
Iraqi medical officials told the Associated Press on July 13 that 64 people had so far died as a result of the fire at the al-Hussein Teaching Hospital, with more than 100 others injured.
The Pope in Iraq, and Gender Ideology (March 6)
Pope Francis is venturing on the first papal visit to Iraq this weekend. The historic trip could have immense ramifications for Christians in the region. On this week’s Register Radio, Rome Correspondent Edward Pentin highlights the hopes for this mission. An also in Vatican News Edward tells us about a new interview by Pope Emeritus Benedict. And finally we talk to Register correspondent Jonathan Liedl about why gender ideology brooks no dissent.
Apostolic Nuncio in Iraq Tests Positive for COVID-19 Five Days Before Papal Trip
Pope Francis embarks on his apostolic trip to Iraq March 5.
Iraqi Government Imposes COVID Restrictions Weeks Before Papal Visit
The pope’s schedule includes a Mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Baghdad on March 6 and a visit to the Syriac Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Bakhdida March 7.
Cardinal Parolin Talks China, Iraq, Covid, and Curial Reform
In a wide-ranging interview with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, discusses the recent Vatican financial scandal, Pope Francis' upcoming apostolic visit to Iraq, and shares his thoughts on the highly criticized Vatican-China deal.
