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To the Conscience of the Iraqi Government: “The main goal of the current conflict in Nineveh Plain is, to whom it will be” Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako We are hearing recently a lot about the ongoing conflict related to the Nineveh Plain, which is the only place for Christians in …

Christians of Iraq, Where to? Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako Worrisome Decline Christians represent an essential component of Iraq. From the dawn of Christianity until the fall of the regime in 2003, they defended the values ​​of citizenship and human fraternity; formed an effective model for that; and preserved their towns, …

Final Statement of the Chaldean Synod (3 – 10 August 2019) At the invitation of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Louis Raphael Sako, the annual Chaldean Synod was held at the Patriarchal Summer Headquarters, Ankawa, Erbil, Iraq, from 3 to 10 August 2019, attended by Bishops from the dioceses of Iraq, …

Final Statement of Chaldean Synod 2019 with Laity Representatives of the Dioceses Erbil (Ainkawa) 6-7 August 2019 On 6-7 August 2019 and for the first time ever, the Chaldean synod fathers met with laity representatives of our dioceses in Iraq and around the world. Participated laypersons were 16 including three …

Address of His Beatitude Patriarch Sako at the Opening of the Chaldean Synod Attended by Laity 6 August, 2019, Ankawa – Erbil First, I would like to salute all the participants of the 2019 Synod, clergy and laity. I invite you to contribute with a spirit of love, fraternity and …

Lettera A Sua Santità il Papa Francesco Louis Raphael Card. Sako Patriarca di Babilonia Santità,  Abbiamo iniziato stamattina 4 agusto 2019 il nostro sinodo ordinario e annuale  ad Ankawa- Iraq. Insieme ai padri sinodali, partecipano per la prima volta i laici, uno per ogni diocesi. Prendono parte solo ai primi …

Cardinal Sako to the Chargé d’ Affaires (CDA) of the US Embassy: The Region Does Not Tolerate Another War Patriarchate Media, 18 May 2019 His Beatitude (H.B.) Patriarch Cardinal, Louis Raphael Sako, welcomed at the headquarters of the Chaldean Patriarchate at Al-Mansour district in Baghdad, the Chargé d’ Affaires (CDA) …

The Main Reason Behind the Migration of Iraqi Christians and Minorities: Constant Discrimination and Uncertain Future! Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako Christians and other minorities played a significant role in enriching Iraq’s cultural, social and economic diversity, making valuable contributions to education, health, public administration and social services. This diversity created …

The Speech of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Sako at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Partners Meeting (7 May 2019, Lebanon) Ladies and Gentlemen, These meetings play a role in improving the spirit of unity among the churches in the East for common Christian witness in such a vibrant, …

Patriarch Sako to the Priests of Baghdad  Prayer, hope and confidence to face challenges, rather than fears, anxiety and stress Patriarchate Media In preparation for the Holy Week, the Chaldean Patriarchate Diocese organized an “Easter 2019 Retreat” for the priests of all Baghdad parishes. Below is His Beatitude Patriarch Sako’s …