Scottish Catholic Observer

ISIS ‘systematically beheading children‘ in Iraq; They are ‘killing every Christian they see,’ says Chaldean leader.

Pope Francis on Iraq: You cannot make war in the name of God!

Cardinal Nichols: Events in Iraq are akin to genocide.

Nuncio to Iraq: Iraqi Christian refugees (above) give great faith witness.

Nigeria: Christians hide in hills as Boko Haram captures town.

Ebola: Catholic Church discourages handshaking in church.

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