The Voice of the suffering in Middle East
Here you’ll find the latest updates on the struggles and resilience of persecuted communities around the world. These stories highlight both the challenges they endure and the faith that sustains them. Stay connected to learn how hope continues to shine through suffering.
Iraqi priest: Pope and Grand Ayatollah are peacemakers
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The Christians of Baghdad hope that the Pope’s visit will save their community from the brink of extinction. One Church official told ACN that the number of Catholics in Baghdad was no more than a few hundred, after years of threats and bombings.
On flight to Iraq, Pope Francis is SHown Documents of persecution
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"It proves the severe persecution suffered by Christians in Iraq during the years of terror by the ISIS."
Director of ACN projects will travel to Iraq on papal plane
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“The Holy Father’s trip to Iraq is such a sign of encouragement, a message of hope to the Iraqi Christians who have been tested in their faith all down the centuries."
What is the symbolism of the stole that Pope Francis will receive in Qaraqosh, Iraq?
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“On one side of the stole is the Lord’s prayer in our language, Syriac, which comes from Aramaic, the original language of Jesus. On the other side is the Hail Mary."
To mark papal visit to Iraq, ACN launches project for youth employment
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"We need to bring good news to the people here during the papal visit; to be able to announce the vision to have 1000 students by 2025."
A Lamborghini for Iraq: Papal donation helped persecuted Christians
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More than 44 percent of the families who originally lived on the Nineveh Plains and were expelled by Islamist violence have now returned to their towns and villages.
