Iraq: “Pessimistic” Iraqi Christians see no end in sight to the violence against them
Iraq: “Pessimistic” Iraqi Christians see no end in sight to the violence against them
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ACN News: Monday, 6th June 2011 – IRAQ
In search of a future “Pessimistic” Iraqi Christians see no end in sight to the violence against them By John Newton and John Pontifex A LEADING bishop has described how Christians in Iraq believe “there is no future” for them there but are afraid to flee abroad because of political uncertainty and crisis in neighbouring countries. (Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil, in the Kurdish north of Iraq) Speaking from Erbil, Archbishop Warda told ACN: “The latest murder adds to the pessimistic view that there is no future. Editor’s Notes Directly under the Holy See, Aid to the Church in Need supports the faithful wherever they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need. ACN is a Catholic charity – helping to bring Christ to the world through prayer, information and action. For more information or to make a donation to help the work of Aid to the Church in Need, please contact the Australian office of ACN on (02) 9679-1929. e-mail: info@aidtochurch.org or write to Aid to the Church in Need PO Box 6245 Blacktown DC NSW 2148. On Line donations can be made at www.aidtochurch.org |
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