February 12, 2026

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Most Iraqi Christians want to leave Iraq

Iraqi Christians are reluctant to return home even after Islamic State militants are pushed out of the region.

Fr Emanuel Adel Kelo, manager of a refugee camp in Ankawa, Iraq, said most its inhabitants want to leave the country.

Francis makes surprise visit to two convents


The Pope made surprise visits to two Italian convents last week. At the first, a Benedictine convent in Carsoli, he enjoyed a walk and had lunch with the sisters.

Catholic church set on fire in Chile


A church in Collipulli, Chile, became the 17th to be targeted by arsonists in recent weeks. Tensions with indigenous people are blamed.

Most Iraqi Christians want to leave Iraq

Iraqi Christians are reluctant to return home even after Islamic State militants are pushed out of the region.

Fr Emanuel Adel Kelo, manager of a refugee camp in Ankawa, Iraq, said most its inhabitants want to leave the country.

Francis makes surprise visit to two convents


The Pope made surprise visits to two Italian convents last week. At the first, a Benedictine convent in Carsoli, he enjoyed a walk and had lunch with the sisters.

Catholic church set on fire in Chile


A church in Collipulli, Chile, became the 17th to be targeted by arsonists in recent weeks. Tensions with indigenous people are blamed.

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