在埃爾比勒（Erbil）的基督徒終於可以管理自己的時候，迦勒底天主教（Chaldean Catholic）大主教巴沙爾·瓦爾達（ashar Warda）向CT解釋了ISIS如何將基督徒從多個世紀以來二等公民的地位中解放出來。

As Erbil Christians finally get to govern themselves, Chaldean Catholic archbishop Bashar Warda explains to CT how ISIS freed Christians from the centuries-old understanding that they are second-class citizens.

A brief history of a complicated relationship.

President of the Assyrian Aid Society–Iraq (AASI) passes away from COVID-19 complications.

Francis’ personal visit to damaged churches in Nineveh Plains caps historic trip.

A short history of Shiite Islam explains why the pope made peace with Grand Ayatollah Sistani, yet Iranian rival and Sunni extremists don’t accept Muslim leader’s authority.

Historic papal trip seeks peace between Christians and Muslims. Unregistered evangelicals say peace between Iraq’s Christians is needed first.

It took Aramaic speakers 1,500 years to agree on Christology, now their main debate is over Assyrian identity. Could Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq encourage unity?

Landmark trip will include Qaraqosh, where most families fled ISIS yet some are now trying to restore the Christian heartland of the Nineveh Plains.

New leader of Middle East Council of Churches says the quality of believers preserves their witness, if not their numbers.

Christians welcome the “solidarity” of controversial anti-American politician and militia leader in advance of expected visit by Pope Francis.

How Christians are celebrating the holiday in the town of Jesus’ birth—and across the broader Middle East.

Parliament’s unanimous vote to make Jesus’ birth an annual holiday succeeds where other national holidays have failed.

CT interviews Stephen Rasche on Erbil’s Catholic presence, the need for Christian unity, and why Christians will “no longer be shy” with the gospel.

Whether COVID-19 or ISIS, believers from Iraq, Syria, and Egypt know “neither plague nor persecution can snuff out the church of Christ.”

The Eubank family offers food, shelter, and medicine on the frontlines in Iraq and Burma.

In Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, can believers offer Shiites better support than the assassinated military leader?

Lead plaintiff wins permission to stay while others could be redetained as soon as next month.

Amid show of solidarity by Chaldean patriarch, some Iraqi Christians hope to lead nation to Jonah-like repentance.