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The story about Cardinal Sako and the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq is heartbreaking. The way a single word from his Christmas homily got twisted into political propaganda shows how easily religious messages get weaponized in volatile regions. I remember reading about the Chaldean community's struggles after ISIS and thought things were improving, but this campaign of intimidation demonstrates how precarious their situation remains. Hopeing more international attention can provide some protection for these ancient Christian comunities.
The story about Cardinal Sako and the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq is heartbreaking. The way a single word from his Christmas homily got twisted into political propaganda shows how easily religious messages get weaponized in volatile regions. I remember reading about the Chaldean community's struggles after ISIS and thought things were improving, but this campaign of intimidation demonstrates how precarious their situation remains. Hopeing more international attention can provide some protection for these ancient Christian comunities.