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What is the symbolism of the stole that Pope Francis will receive in Qaraqosh, Iraq?
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“On one side of the stole is the Lord’s prayer in our language, Syriac, which comes from Aramaic, the original language of Jesus. On the other side is the Hail Mary."
To mark papal visit to Iraq, ACN launches project for youth employment
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"We need to bring good news to the people here during the papal visit; to be able to announce the vision to have 1000 students by 2025."
A Lamborghini for Iraq: Papal donation helped persecuted Christians
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More than 44 percent of the families who originally lived on the Nineveh Plains and were expelled by Islamist violence have now returned to their towns and villages.
Pope’s visit to Iraq: ‘Respect for Christians will grow’
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"The Pope knows where he is going. He is deliberately coming to an area marked by war and violence to bring a message of peace.”
Syria: Sanctions only make people ‘suffer and become poor and miserable’
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“The situation is growing ever more dire; the people are on the verge of starving to death. Some have already died."
Pope to visit Al-Tahira Church on Iraq’s Nineveh Plains: ‘It is part of our history’
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"In 2014 ISIS conquered the city and we fled to Kurdistan. After three years the city was liberated, and we returned. I remember very well how damaged the church was. It was completely burned."
