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From Beth Zabday to Tur Abdin: The responsibility of being a people (Part 1/2)

Bethnahrin National Council Executive Board member Ishoh Gawriye: A new Syria cannot be built without recognizing Syriac rights

Apostolic Nuncio to Iraq inspects reconstruction of Syriac Catholic Churches in Mosul city and Nineveh Plain

Artist Esther Elia reimagines Assyrian heritage through a contemporary lens in “Bazaar Ashuraya” exhibition

Egypt prosecutors seek death penalty or 25 years in prison for Christian convert

From Words to Action: How the Assyrian-Syriac Diaspora Can Build Stronger Institutions

Directing Our Hearts’ Gaze Toward the Altar by Fr. Rodney Abasso

Price Minorities Pay in Iraqi Society: Cost of Belonging or Price of Survival?

Several eastern patriarchs discuss security concerns and future of Christians in Syria during Daramsuq (Damascus) meeting

Sam Misho relected Deputy Mayor of Hume for second time

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV addresses Uruguay president, dignitaries

Tuma Çelik discusses new book documenting history of Suroyo people in Botan, Hakkari, and Gharzan with Suroyo TV

USUP President Ibrahim Mrad warns Lebanese parties against relying on international powers to secure Lebanon’s future

Seven Assyrian-Americans hold elected office in Illinois, reflecting growing political influence

Global Entrepreneurship Week marked in Beth Zalin event showcasing Syriac language technology

The Syriac People Must Be Guaranteed Right to Live in Their Homeland

Rami Nouri elected first Christian Deputy Speaker of Kurdistan Region Parliament

Mosul names street after Syriac Orthodox priest, Father Bulos Iskandar, killed in 2006

Syriac Catholic Patriarch urges Iraqi Parliament Speaker al-Halbousi to protect Christian rights and property

From Personal Loyalty to Institutional Trust: A Necessary Cultural Transformation within the Assyrian/Syriac Diaspora

Casey Askar: A Congressional Challenge

Pope Leo receives President of Chile at the Vatican

Democrats reclaim US Congress in midterm blow to Trump, opening new foreign policy front amid Iran war

Turkish court suspends fine and closure order against Syriac Orthodox Church annex in Azakh

The impact of AAPA on community education

Assyrian Program 3 November 2026

European Syriac Union holds political lectures and community gatherings in four German cities

Syrian cinema mourns pioneering film editor Antoinette Azaria after decades-long career

Assyrian: Being prepared for snake season in Australia|Australia Explained

From peaceful protests to petrol bombs: What's happening in Germany?

News bulletin 3 November 2026

More than 200 Church leaders sign declaration urging peace and protection of Middle Eastern Christians

Syriac Catholic Church of Saint Joseph the Betrothed reopens after restoration in Maysan

Harbol, a historic Syriac village, faces mounting environmental destruction from coal mining

Muna Yaku: The challenge is not a lack of media platforms, but the absence of a unified vision and journalism capable of addressing international public opinion

Hawdyan seminar marks 177th anniversary of Syriac journalism with focus on its future

Beyond the Karak Church attack

The Maronites and the Yishuv: The Encounter (Part 2/8)

Ukrainian families reunited as Pope welcomes Oleshky humanitarian ceasefire

Syriac journalism: A historic journey in preserving the language and reviving national awareness

Faith at the Heart of Homeschooling

Chai, Cousins, and Childhood Memories

The Beauty of the Chaldean Catholic Mass: A Teen Perspective

The Voices That Shape Our Community

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Visit CCF

I See You Resist Your Tears

Ibrahim Mrad: Prosecuting those behind Dahr el Baidar explosives case is not enough, Hezbollah decision-makers must be held accountable

16th anniversary of Our Lady of Salvation Church massacre: A tragedy never forgotten

Christian Education in the Chaldean Diocese of Erbil Celebrates the Feast of All Saints.

What did the Republic offer to Non-Muslims?: Dispossession, Denial, and a Century of Inequality

Sixteen years after the attack on Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad, Iraq’s Christians are still fighting for their future

Syriac Maronite Patriarch al-Rai condemns murder of Father Samir Daou, calls for justice

Ancient text may preserve early account of Jesus’ resurrection, researcher Jesús Fernández-Pedrera Correa suggests

Yazidi Cause Alliance urges establishment of local administration in Shigur (Sinjar)

Victorian Liberals pledge $10 million for proposed Christian Assyrian school

Antoine Kazzi: Political divisions weaken Lebanese community in Australia, federalism can protect rights

Syriac Maronite priest Samir Daou found murdered inside his home after contact was lost with him

Advocacy and dialogue meeting in Beth Zalin addresses situation of Christians in Syria and rights of components in transitional period

DEM Party on 103rd Republic Day: Accepting multiple identities within the Republic of Turkey does not weaken shared citizenship, it strengthens it

Pope’s Almoner visits Ukraine to offer support to war-affected population

Speaker of Turkish Parliament Numan Kurtulmuş: The democracy and peace process in Turkey is on course

Music Without Borders: Evan Yako wins hearts at the Sydney Opera House

Arab parties may have emerged as kingmakers in Israel, but does the opposition want them at the coronation?

Qouzah residents seek protection and return to homes in southern Lebanon

Assyrian Program 27 October 2026

Tell Muhammad excavations reveal clues to ancient Babylonian life

Pope Leo’s appeals help bring humanitarian ceasefire to southern Ukraine

Maronite League President Maroun Helou: Christians are an integral part of the East. Protecting diversity is a national responsibility

Iraqi Prime Minister visits Daramsuq (Damascus) amid dispute with Arba’ilo (Erbil) over Shigur (Sinjar) arrangements

The Louaize Fenqitho and an ancient Syriac Maronite prayer for Lebanon

Syria and Jordan agree to form joint security committee following Karak church attack

Syriac athlete Noël Zeren: from a love of speed to a powerchair football world crown with France

Tight Race in Israeli Elections: Likud bloc leads with 56 seats, short of decisive majority in the Knesset

Music Without Borders: Evan Yako wins hearts at the Sydney Opera House

Australia's newest airport in Western Sydney has opened for business

News bulletin 27 October 2026

Syriac Catholic Patriarch visits southeastern Turkey for first time in 30 years, eight children receive First Communion

Homily of His Beatitude Mar Polis III Nona

Iraq announces reconstruction plans and integration of Sinjar Protection Units

‘There is no such thing as a holy war’: Pope Leo marks 40 years of Assisi peace meeting

Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad: ‘The only option we have is dialogue'

Displaced Kurdish families attacked upon returning to Tel Abyad, vehicles burned

Assyrian: How people shape change, and why your voice matters | How Australia Works

Iraq begins integrating Sinjar Resistance Units into federal forces

Syriac tomb site in southeastern Turkey faces destruction despite official registration

Baghdad opens first-ever Jewish Museum in former Shamash Jewish Secondary School

Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Slovenia

Jordan arrests three perpetrators in deadly terrorist Church attack in Karak

Chaldean Heritage Committee

Two cultural events in Alqosh and Arba’ilo (Erbil) promote reading and linguistic diversity in Iraq

Sanharib Women’s Volleyball Team to represent Iraq at West Asia Volleyball Championship

Bethnahrin National Council: We call on our people and all Christians to organize and defend themselves, their institutions, and their churches against aggressors and perpetrators of genocide

Beth Nahrain Women’s Union calls for independent probe into Karak Church attack

Jordan mourns nine martyred in the terrorist attack on Rûm Orthodox Church as international condemnation grows

Syriac Union Party in Syria: The terrorist attack on Saint George Church threatens the Christian presence and the religious and cultural diversity of the Middle East

The experiences of Çiço İbrahimke during the Sayfo Genocide

Sinjar – Part 11: Syriac and Armenian Healthcare Workers in Sinjar

Pope on Amoris laetitia: What Church do people meet when most fragile?

Pope Leo XIV receives relic of Blessed Fulton Sheen from Peoria Bishop Louis Tylka

Pope Leo XIV: We need more beauty in age of technology

Pope for Mission Sunday: Evangelisation is always a work of love

Tennessee bishops call for end to death penalty; Trump approves military firing squad execution

Denver bishops mark America 250 with message on migrants and refugees

Pope Leo to visit Assisi 40 years after historic prayer meeting

Catholic institutions join global gathering on Church’s mental health ministry

French bishop condemns ‘destructive’ protest violence, urges peaceful dialogue

Pope Leo urges Vatican police to guard their hearts as they protect others

Pope Leo prays for Gaza victims: ‘How long, O Lord?’

Vatican to release “The Private Diary of Pope Francis”, a book by Cardinal Fernández

University of Notre Dame’s ethics center gives 2027 pro-life award to Dominican sisters

Pope Leo XIV: ‘The charism of St. Francis continues to bear fruit even today’

Pope: May we pray for the intercession of the Virgin Mary for world peace

Pope at Angelus: Saint Francis shows us how to build peace through fraternal love

Pope Leo celebrates Mass for members of the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps

Pope Leo XIV appoints Cardinal Mauro Gambetti to lead the Archdiocese of Chieti-Vasto

Vatican Observatory scholar says Earth may be rarer than once believed

Pope Leo XIV receives the President of Montenegro

Lithuanian bishops announce investigation into crimes against minors since 1990

10 years after Amoris Laetitia, bishops to discuss challenges of families at the Vatican

Ethiopia's Catholic Bishops issue pastoral appeal for peace and reconciliation

Pope Leo: the Church needs artists

A rosary in the Vatican for ‘peace for all the children in the world'

‘From conflict to communion’: Lutheran World Federation meets with Pope

Update: Coalition mission in Iraq ends; counter-ISIS operations continue from Jordan

CENTCOM says U.S. forces and equipment left Erbil Air Base on September 30, ending the Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq. The task force remains active, now based in Jordan, and counter-ISIS operations continue in Syria. The UK Ministry of Defence also confirms that coalition personnel have departed Iraq and bilateral security cooperation will continue.

Former Iraq Goalkeeper Jalal Abdulrahman Dies at 82

Shafaq News reports the death at 82 of former Iraq international goalkeeper Jalal Abdulrahman. The Baghdad-born player made his international debut in the 1974 World Cup qualifiers and represented Iraq at the 1976 Asian Cup.

U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq Nears as Security Concerns Persist

Reuters reports that U.S. forces are set to leave their last bases in Iraq by September 30. Iraqi analysts and security officials interviewed by the agency raise concerns about Iran-backed groups and ISIS exploiting gaps left by the withdrawal.

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Expand Reciprocal University Places

Citing Iraq’s Higher Education Ministry, Shafaq News reports an expansion of reciprocal university admissions between federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region from 500 to 1,250 places. The total includes 1,000 undergraduate and 250 postgraduate places for the coming academic year.

Iraqi Airways Says Najaf–Iran Flights Resume; Iranian Carriers Remain Restricted

Iraqi Airways said it resumed flights to Iranian airports through Najaf on September 28, Shafaq News reports. A source told the outlet that restrictions on Iranian airlines remained in place, a distinction travelers should check with their carrier.

Iraqi Officials Report Kirkuk Counterterrorism Operation before Coalition Withdrawal

The National reports that Iraq’s Counterterrorism Service said it killed two suspected ISIS suicide bombers and arrested their driver in Altun Kupri. An Iraqi spokesman also reported a civilian death and two injured service members in the September 27 clashes.

Patriarch Completes First Round of Visits to Baghdad’s Chaldean Churches

The Patriarchate says Nona’s September 27 Mass at St. John the Baptist Church in Al-Dora completed his first visits to all Chaldean churches in Baghdad. His homily brought together prayer, fasting and service to others.

Archbishop Warda: Jobs and Education Are Essential to Iraq’s Christian Future

In an ACI MENA interview published by EWTN News, Archbishop Bashar Warda calls for education, professional training and sustainable work to help young Christians build futures in Iraq. He argues that support should extend beyond immediate aid to economic independence.

Young Baghdad Singers Offer Hope for Chaldean Language and Liturgy

In a published reflection, Patriarch Nona praises four young singers at Mar Paul’s Church in Baghdad’s Al-Zaafaraniya district for their Chaldean hymns. He links their participation to passing on the Church’s language, worship and faith, and thanks their families and teachers.

Baghdad Braces for Planned Protests over Jobs and Public Services

Shafaq News reported plans for five days of demonstrations beginning September 27 in Baghdad. The listed demands concern public-sector appointments, education, budget inclusion and other rights; the report describes planned gatherings, not confirmation that each occurred.

Patriarch Nona Highlights Women’s Role in Passing on the Faith

In a report on the September 25 commemoration of St. Maskintha in Baghdad, the Patriarchate describes Nona’s reflection on women’s place in the Church. He also prayed for the saint’s parish community in Mosul, including those displaced from their homes.

Flight Restrictions Prompt Iraqi Faction’s Airport Protest Threat

Shafaq News reports that Al-Nujaba leader Akram Al-Kaabi threatened airport sit-ins over restrictions on flights between Iraq and Iran. The report links the disruption to service providers’ concerns about U.S. sanctions on Iranian airlines.

Feeding Fathers’ New Episode Examines Faith and Catholic Media

The September 24 Feeding Fathers episode discusses Fulton Sheen’s approach to broadcasting and compares it with contemporary Catholic media. The published episode description also includes an invitation to the Chaldean American Festival.

Baghdad Clergy Meeting Focuses on Parish Life and Continuing Formation

The Patriarchate reports that Patriarch Nona met Baghdad’s Chaldean clergy on September 23. He discussed preparing homilies, celebrating the liturgy with care, continuing formation and the needs of local parishes.

Minority Rights and Dialogue on the Agenda at Patriarchate Meeting

Patriarch Paul III Nona received a delegation from the International Council for Minority Dialogue on September 22, according to a report published the following day. The participants discussed practical steps to protect minority rights in Iraq.

French Charity Delegation Reaffirms Support for Iraq’s Christians

A delegation from the French organization L’Œuvre d’Orient met Patriarch Nona on September 22. The Patriarchate’s report says the visitors reaffirmed support for Christians in Iraq and expressed interest in helping young people.

Nearly 900 Gather at Detroit Zoo to Support Chaldean Seminarians

Chaldean News reports that nearly 900 people attended the September 20 Stride for Seminarians at the Detroit Zoo. The gathering honored John Mansour’s memory and supported Chaldean seminarians.

Patriarch Nona and Kurdistan University Delegation Discuss Education

A Patriarchate report published September 22 describes Patriarch Paul III Nona’s meeting the previous afternoon with a delegation from the American University of Kurdistan in Duhok. They discussed education’s role in Iraq and cooperation to support it.

Patriarch Meets Dominican Sisters Serving Baghdad and Iraq

The Patriarchate’s September 22 report describes a September 21 meeting with the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena. The discussion covered their ministries in Baghdad and Iraq and cooperation with the Chaldean Church.

Patriarch Nona Calls for Coexistence at Baghdad University

Patriarch Paul III Nona addressed Al-Mustansiriyah University in Baghdad on Monday, calling for peaceful coexistence rooted in justice, citizenship and mutual trust.

Patriarchate Reports on First Communion at Baghdad’s Mar Mari Church

In a report published Monday, the Chaldean Patriarchate says Patriarch Paul III Nona celebrated First Communion for three recipients at Mar Mari Church in Baghdad on Sunday afternoon. He encouraged them to continue attending Mass and church activities with their families.

Iraqi Christian Leaders Press for Rights and Security

A September 20 Ecumenical News report reviews calls by Iraqi Christian leaders for stronger security and meaningful political participation. The article recounts earlier advocacy; its publication date should not be read as the date of a new announcement.

Fresh Farms’ 228-Day Campaign Lands a Pizza Review

After months of social-media outreach, Chaldean-owned Fresh Farms Market in Grosse Pointe received a visit and 7.9 pizza rating from Dave Portnoy.

Nearly 700 Young Christians Gather in Baghdeda

The sixth Baghdeda Youth Festival brought nearly 700 young Christians together for prayer, talks and a procession through the Nineveh Plains town also known as Qaraqosh.

A Detroit Grocery Giveaway Draws Hundreds

Mike’s Fresh Market hosted Fifth Third Bank and MDMotivator for a grocery giveaway that brought a large crowd to Detroit’s east side.

West Bloomfield Exhibit Centers Local Chaldean History

A Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society program, developed with the Chaldean Cultural Center and Chaldean Community Foundation, focused on the community’s history, immigration and growth in Metro Detroit.

Mansour and Ballo Stay Unbeaten at Detroit Homecoming

San Diego cousins Jonny Mansour and Julius Ballo kept their unbeaten records on a Detroit card designed to connect two major Chaldean communities.

The Date Palm’s Enduring Place in Middle Eastern Life

A September feature traces the date palm’s long cultural and agricultural significance across the Middle East, including its cultivation today in California’s Coachella Valley.

A Family’s Continuing Support for Chaldean Seminarians

A feature recounts how John and Ann Mansour’s family turned personal loss into sustained support for Chaldean seminarians and future clergy.

FOX2’s Ronia Shamona on Finding Her Voice

Detroit television host, anchor and producer Ronia Shamona discusses her route to FOX2 and the community impact she hopes to make through her work.

A September Conversation About Grief and Mental Health

A personal September feature examines grief, isolation and the importance of making room for conversations about mental health in the community.

Telkaif Heritage House Preserves a Town’s Record

A report looks at the Telkaif Heritage House, opened in 2025 to preserve the town’s cultural and social history after years of displacement and upheaval.

Chaldean Cultural Center Shares Community Photo Archive

The Chaldean Cultural Center and Museum’s September photo selection brings together images from Iraq and Metro Detroit to preserve shared community memory.

A Guide to Christian Towns of the Nineveh Plain

Part one of a September history series explores the names, languages and enduring historical place of Christian towns across the Nineveh Plain and Kurdistan Region.

7 Mile Teachers Recall a Generation of Chaldean Students

A back-to-school reflection gathers memories from educators who taught generations of Chaldean students in Detroit’s Penrose neighborhood, known locally as 7 Mile.

Educators Weigh AI’s Place in the Classroom

An education feature considers how teachers and schools can use artificial intelligence as a tool while protecting human judgment and learning.

CCF Celebrates 2026 Scholarship Recipients

The Chaldean Community Foundation honored recipients of its 2026 scholarship program at an August gathering with students, families and donors.

Dominic Anton’s Salim Brings Baghdad and Los Angeles Together

Writer Dominic Anton’s new book, Salim, uses journal entries and poetry to explore family, displacement, creativity and cultural identity between Baghdad and Los Angeles.