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Ayatollah al-Sistani: the violence against Christians are a threat to the whole country

  By Friends of Iraq | January 16, 2014 - 9:32 am | ,
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ASIA/IRAQ – Najaf (Agenzia Fides) – Violence that affect Christians in Iraq represent a loss for the entire country. This is the conviction expressed by Ayatollah Ali al-Husayni al-Sistani, during a meeting on Wednesday, January 8th with a delegation of the Community of Sant’Egidio received in audience by the major political and spiritual leader of Iraqi Shiites in the holy city of Najaf. This was made known by local sources consulted by Fides Agency, that reported the contents of a press conference held after the meeting by Andrea Trentini, a member … Continue reading →

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan urged his fellow bishops to be advocates of Christians persecuted for their faith around the world,

  By Friends of Iraq | November 11, 2013 - 2:03 pm |
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Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, urged his fellow bishops to be advocates of Christians persecuted for their faith around the world, encouraging prayers as well as action on their behalf. “We bishops, as shepherds of one of the most richly blessed communities of faith on the planet, as pastors who have spoken with enthusiastic unity in defense of our own religious freedom, must become advocates and champions for these Christians whose lives hang in the balance, as we dare not allow our laudable battles over … Continue reading →