A Decade After ISIS: ‘Even When They Tried to Erase Us, God Left Us a Reminder of Life’
The scars of ISIS still linger in Iraq, and the threat of extremism has not vanished. But hope has taken root in the rubble...
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Remembering Iraqi Christians Post-ISIS/Examining Venezuela’s Election Crisis
Ten years after Islamic State, known as ISIS, invaded Iraq, the country’s Christians are still suffering. Iraqi journalist Rody Sher from EWTN News’ ACI Mena, joins us to remember the anniversary of the fall of Mosul and the driving of Christians from Iraq’s Ninevah Plains. Then, we turn to Venezuela, where tens of thousands of citizens have taken to the streets in protest after Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in the presidential elections late last month. Many countries including the United States are demanding the release of detailed poll data. Venezuelan journalist Andres Henriquez from EWTN News’ ACI Prensa gives us a report.
In Iraq, ISIS Is Gone, but Christians Remain Forgotten
COMMENTARY: Religiously motivated persecution continues at the everyday level, yet the dwindling Christian community perseveres and hopes.
Catholic University in Erbil Is a Beacon of Perseverance, Sowing Hope in Iraq
COMMENTARY: Archbishop Bashar Warda established the university 10 years ago, in the wake of the Islamic State’s campaign of genocide.
Iraqi Archbishop Fears War in Holy Land Could Spread to Entire Region
Archbishop Warda said that only 150,000 Christians remain in Iraq, out of the 1.2 million who lived there before 2002.
Pope Francis Sends Telegram to Iraqi Christian Community After Tragic Wedding Fire
Following the deadly fire, the Holy Father sent his prayers to the deeply shaken community.
Controversial Iraqi Christian Didn’t Meet With Pope Francis Privately, Vatican Confirms
Rayan Al-Kildani is a Christian lawmaker & leader of the paramilitary group the Babylon Brigades. He has been sanctioned by the US for alleged human rights abuses, including cutting off of a detainee’s ear.
Iraqi Archbishop Calls for Courageous Dialogue Among Religions, End to Violent Persecution
In his livestreamed speech, the Catholic leader called for an ‘honest discussion about the primordial cycle of hatred, supremacy, and violence that has plagued humanity since before the dawn of history.’
Eviction from ‘Virgin Mary Compound’: Iraqi Christians Face Uncertain Future in Baghdad
The Baghdad complex, named after the Virgin Mary, is built on state-owned property, which will be evacuated by the end of this year according to an order from government agencies.
Catholic Charity Sees ‘Signs of Hope’ for Iraq’s Beleaguered Christians
The speakers highlighted developments such as the growth of the Catholic University in Erbil in the Kurdistan Region, northern Iraq, while cautioning that the Christian community required ongoing international support.
