Six Months After Pontiff Visit, Iraqi Christians Displeased

September 28, 2021 — 09/28/2021 Iraq (International Christian Concern) – Six months ago, Pope Francis's historic visit to Iraq injected hope into the lives of the Christian minorities all around the region. Now, Christians are...

Nineveh Plains Transitional Justice Report: March

April 5, 2021 —

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04/05/2021 Iraq (International Christian Concern) –Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to Iraq this past March was long awaited, anticipated, and welcomed by the country. His visit dominated the news and...

Iraqi Government Seeks to Address Pope’s Concerns

April 4, 2021 — 04/04/2021 Iraq (International Christian Concern) – Following the papal visit to Iraq in early March, the Iraqi government has reportedly appointed an inter-ministerial committee tasked with addressing suggestions and concerns...

Pope Francis’ Historic Visit Prompts Hope for a Healing Community

March 5, 2021 —

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New Regulation on Religion in China Threatens 2020 Deal with Vatican

February 25, 2021 — 02/25/2021 China (International Christian Concern) – Newly-released regulations from the Chinese government indicate that, just weeks after finalizing a deal with the Vatican on the appointment of bishops in China, the Chinese...

Vatican Releases Itinerary for Papal Visit to Iraq Despite Safety Concerns

February 15, 2021 — 02/15/2021 Iraq (International Christian Concern) - The Vatican is confident that a papal visit to Iraq next month will happen and has released the itinerary for a three-day visit, which...

Pope Francis to Meet with Top Shia Leader During Visit to Iraq

January 29, 2021 — 01/29/2021 Vatican (International Christian Concern) - In his trip to Iraq scheduled for March, Pope Francis will meet with Shia religious leader Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, according to a senior...

Catholic Church Led Peace Deal in Effect in South Sudan

January 16, 2020 — 01/16/2020 South Sudan (International Christian Concern) – South Sudan has been in almost constant civil war since it gained its independence in 2011. This civil war has been between the...

Pope Could Be Visiting China as Early as 2019

November 19, 2018 — 11/19/2018 China (International Christian Concern) – A visit from the Pope to China could happen as early as 2019, reports Nikkei Asian Review. Cardinal Joseph Zen from Hong Kong says...

Pope’s Easter Message Calls For Peace in South Sudan and DRC

April 2, 2018 — ICC Note: During his Easter message, Pope Francis called for peace in many of the world’s most war torn regions. He specifically called for Peace to be brought to South...

Pope Francis to visit Azerbaijan and Georgia this Weekend

September 28, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Azerbaijan has a very small Catholic population as well as a small percentage of Christians overall. Christians account for merely three percent of the population with the majority...

Chinese Cardinal Calls for Prayer and Support from Vatican to Stop Cross Removals

April 27, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun led a prayer service at China's Hong Kong liaison office in Beijing to remember those who are being persecuted in China. The main focus...