After surviving ISIS, Christian communities in Nineveh face a new threat as Kurdish Peshmerga forces and Iraqi government troops backed by Shiite militias square off across the province.
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Iraqi Christians’ status more stable but still precarious
The United States last year called Islamic State’s atrocities in the region constituted genocide.
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Day of prayer launches week dedicated to plight of persecuted Christians
A Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians on Nov. 26 initiates “Solidarity in Suffering,” a week of awareness and education that runs through Dec. 3.
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Pope Francis condemns attack on Egyptian mosque that leaves hundreds dead
The pope described the attack as a “wanton act of brutality directed at innocent civilians gathered in prayer.”
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In Turkey, most Iraqi refugees miss school as families await resettlement
In Iraq, Reeta, 17, was used to being first in her class. For the last two years, in Turkey, she has not attended school.
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Lebanese Catholic prelates urge world leaders to stop Middle East wars
Catholic leaders in Lebanon urged the international community to stop wars and bring peace to the Middle East.
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What is the future of religious minorities victimized by ISIS?
“The international community must respond to the outrages systematically committed by Daesh with a rock-solid resolve to prevent similar future abominations from recurring.”
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Pope Francis deplores terrorist attacks in New York, Somalia and Afghanistan
“I call on the Lord that he may convert the hearts of the terrorist and free the world of hate and that crazy homicide that abuses the name of God to disseminate death.”
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Knights of Columbus CEO praises plan for U.S. aid to persecuted Christians
The aid will go to “faith-based and private organizations” to help those who are persecuted in the region, according to Vice President Mike Pence.
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Protecting Middle East Christians is in best interest of U.S., panelists say
“If ever there was a time to collectively support the largest remaining Christian population in the Middle East, it is now.”