Pope to Iraqi Christians: You Are Church’s Heart
Pope Francis has sought to encourage Iraq’s beleaguered Christians under threat from Islamic militants, saying they are the “heart” of the church and that the church is proud of them. In comments translated into Arabic during his weekly Wednesday general audience, Francis said the Catholic Church is like a mother, and like any mother will […]
Letter from Bishop Francis Regarding The List
From: Bishop Francis Regarding: The list In the last few days many people have called my office and many of our churches in regards to getting their relatives’ names on a list so they can leave Iraq. This list was a request from someone in Washington DC and we do not know what they will […]
Some promising news
Some promising news: – Dutch Government has proposed to build 1,500 new living units in Dohuk and Erbil. – Also, it was suggested to our church leaders that we rent resorts for those that remain in parks and streets since the tourism season has come to an end. Our diocese is currently assessing these claims […]
If You Don’t Stop Evil, Evil Spreads. written by: Bishop Francis Kalabat
It reads like something from a history book or a class lecture about something decades and even centuries ago in a time period where we were less equipped to handle it. But it is happening right now, to our own people, in a time period where we have sophisticated military, high-tech equipment and the ability […]
Diaspora Iraqi Americans’ Advocacy Shapes a Fruitful Response
Diaspora Iraqi Americans’ Advocacy Shapes a Fruitful Response August 20, 2014 Prepared by Joseph T. Kassab From August 13th to August 14th, a delegation of Iraqi Christian leaders from all over the United States, led by Bishop Sarhad Jammo and Bishop Francis and joined by members of Team “Save Christians of Iraq” (Auday Arabo, Joseph […]
Video of Auday Arabo & Malzberg Discussing The Crisis in Iraq
Follow-up to the Emergency Meeting of Monday, August 18
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UN Security Council Adopts Resolution Regarding Iraq following Chaldean delegation led by two Bishops calling for action
United Nations Headquarters New York (August 16, 2014) — Following a two-day visit with Bishop Sarhad Jammo and Bishop Francis of Iraq’s Chaldean American Community, leading a delegation of Iraqi Christian representatives and community leaders from throughout the United States, the UN passed a resolution regarding Iraq and Syria. The delegation also included, Auday Arabo, […]
Update From the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
IRAQ – HUMANITARIAN We have an update from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Acting UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq, Dr. Marzio Babille today continued his assessment of the humanitarian emergency and response in Dahuk Governorate. He met with displaced people in Zakho, the majority of whom are from Sinjar, as well as […]
SECRETARY-GENERAL CONTINUES TO EXPRESS DEEP CONCERN
SECRETARY-GENERAL CONTINUES TO EXPRESS DEEP CONCERN ABOUT PERSECUTION OF MINORITIES IN IRAQ The Secretary-General has repeatedly expressed his deep concern about the persecution of Yezidis, Christians and other religious minorities by the so-called Islamic State forces in Iraq. The Secretary-General has reiterated that any attack on the civilian population or segments of the civilian population […]