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Christian leaders say Lebanon could face famine, economic ruin
Author: Dale Gavlak
Publication Date: 9/7/2020
Source: Crux Now
Lebanon’s Christian authorities have accused political leaders of plunging the nation into economic ruin and potential famine as the tiny Mediterranean country faces it worst crisis since the 1975-1990 civil war.
Bishop-Elect: This May Be Our Last Chance to Stop the Exodus of Christians in Iraq
Author: Solène Tadié
Publication Date: 17/7/2020
Source: National Catholic Register
For the first time in a decade, the city of Zakho, in Iraqi Kurdistan, will have a bishop again. By decision of Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, the patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans, this eparchy will be separated from that of Amadyiah-Duhok, to which it was united in 2013.
Christians driven from homes in Iraqi Kurdistan by Turkish offensive
Author: Dana Taib Menmy
Publication Date: 22/7/2020
Source: The National
Turkey’s ground and air offensive against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq has forced hundreds of Christians and other minorities to flee their villages in recent weeks.
Iraq’s Christian community might dwindle to 23,000 by 2024, agency says
Author: John Burger
Publication Date: 8/7/2020
Source: Aleteia
The size of the Christian community in Iraq could drop to just 23,000 by 2024 — just 20% of the population on the Nineveh Plains before the Islamic State group attacked in 2014 — according to a new report.
Coronavirus: Catholic churches in the UAE to remain closed
Author: Angel Tesorero
Publication Date: 12/7/2020
Source: Gulf News
St Mary’s Catholic Church in Oud Metha, Dubai, has decided to postpone the re-opening of the church to a later date “when the situation will improve and the parishioners will be able to come and participate in the Holy Mass and other sacraments in a more peaceful and conducive atmosphere”.
Western nations back Lebanese Maronite patriarch against Hezbollah
Publication Date: 13/7/2020
Source: The Arab Weekly
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rai’s position in support of “Lebanon’s neutrality” has been backed by Western countries amid efforts by the Vatican to avoid more internal problems in Lebanon that are exacerbated by regional tensions.
Lebanon's top Christian cleric seen to criticise Hezbollah, allies over crisis
Author: Tom Perry
Publication Date: 12/7/2020
Source: Reuters
Lebanon's top Christian cleric stepped up criticism of the Iran-backed Shia group Hezbollah and its allies without naming them on Sunday, saying Lebanese rejected being isolated from their allies and driven into decline.
Lebanon is suffering a financial meltdown which marks the biggest threat to its stability since the 1975-90 civil war.
"Martyrs of the faith and the nation": the first cinematographic work on the Copts killed in Libya by the jihadists begins
Publication Date: 8/7/2020
Source: Agenzia Fides
The first cinematographic work dedicated to the 20 Coptic Christians beheaded in 2015 by the jihadists together with their Ghanaian workmate will be entitled "Martyrs of the faith and the nation". The initiative starts with the blessing of Coptic Orthodox Patriarch Tawadros, and will be carried out under the supervision of Anba Pavnotios, Coptic Orthodox Bishop of Samalut.
