Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda Archives

Chaldean archbishop: Iraqi Christians face ‘extinction’ unless world acts

Catholic News Service, Church in the Middle East
Aug 7, 2019

Iraqi Christians face “extinction” unless Islam recognizes the fundamental equality of all people and takes steps to overcome violent factions that seek to force religious minorities from the country, said Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil.

English cardinal calls for more to be done to rebuild Iraqi Christian communities

Church in the Middle East
May 31, 2019

England’s top prelate has called for more to be done to rebuild the towns and villages of Iraq’s Nineveh plains after they were destroyed by the Islamic State group.

Iraqi Christian leaders plead with US, Iran to sort things out

Church in the Middle East
May 22, 2019

Several leaders of Iraq’s Christian community have appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump not to withdraw troops from the nation, saying many of their problems were caused by American military intervention, and leaving now would only make the situation worse.

Iraqi Christians face misinformation, Iranian-backed militias

Church in the Middle East
Apr 21, 2019

Rumors have spread saying Archbishop Bashar Warda – and the Church – have been the recipient for huge amounts of U.S. government money.

2018 ends with potential turning point in Vatican/Iraqi relations

News Analysis
Dec 28, 2018

A Dec. 26 meeting between Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Iraqi President Barham Salih, and the possible follow-up that might result, is a potential turning point for at least three reasons.

Iraqi archbishop voices gratitude to Trump for aid to Nineveh Plains

Interviews
Dec 26, 2018

Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Warda of Eribil has voiced gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for the support his administration has given to persecuted Christians in the Middle East, saying that for many in the Middle East, it’s the first time they feel like someone is listening.