The greatest challenges faced by the Church in Iraq are the loss of hope among young people, and emigration of Christians seeking peace and stability elsewhere, according to the new Chaldean Patriarch.
The internal political situation in Iraq is “generally good”, and there is some positive expectancy that the government can effect positive change in building a “strong state founded on solid institutions, and combat corruption, which is the nation’s main enemy.” But, the negative impacts of the conflict between the United States and Iran are unavoidable.
