Vice President Mike Pence Archives - Page 3 of 5

Chaldean leaders pleased that U.S. aid helps Iraqi religious minorities

Jul 2, 2018

A Chaldean Catholic archbishop in Iraq said he and other bishops were “delighted” that the United States Agency for International Development is making good on its pledge to help Iraq’s historic Christian, Yazidi and other religious minorities rebuild their lives after attacks by Islamic State militants.

By Dale Gavlak

U.S. aid to Iraqi Christians, Yazidis on fast track via Catholic Relief Services

Jun 20, 2018

The United States Agency for International Development has announced it is investing $10 million into coalitions led by Catholic Relief Services and Heartland Alliance to help rebuild Christian and other minority communities in Iraq who suffered genocide under the Islamic State.

By Courtney Grogan

Immigration is main topic at National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast

Jun 16, 2018

Four political leaders from both parties spoke at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and they each went in their own directions with their speeches.

By Steve Larkin

Iraqi shepherd determined that Christianity not only survive but thrive

Jun 12, 2018

Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil, Iraq, arguably has the toughest gig for any Catholic bishop in the world, supporting genocide victims at the hands of ISIS.

By John L. Allen Jr. and Ines San Martin

U.S. promises $16 million to aid Venezuelan refugees

Apr 17, 2018

As the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela deepens, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced that the United States will provide nearly $16 million in aid to Venezuelan refugees.

By Courtney Grogan

Despite Trump pledges, Syrian says US help for Christians ‘not yet visible’

Feb 8, 2018

Aid to the Church in Need, a papal foundation supporting persecuted Christians, will bathe the Roman Colosseum with red light Feb. 24 to call attention to martyrdom around the world.

By John L. Allen Jr.