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The Pope to Young Iraqi Christians: Your Mission Is to Be Light in the Darkness

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July 9, 2026

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The Ankawa Youth Meeting is the largest Christian gathering in Iraq. It began in 2013, though it had to be suspended the following year due to the occupation of the Nineveh Plains -- where Erbil is located -- by ISIS and the ensuing conflict. The post The Pope to Young Iraqi Christians: Your Mission Is to Be Light in the Darkness appeared first on ZENIT - English.

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DW News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Pope honors migrants in alternative fourth of July message | DW News

The first US-born pope spent his home country’s 250th birthday meeting migrants on Lampedusa, preaching compassion for refugees and honoring people who have drowned in the Mediterranean trying to reach Europe. Pope Leo’s trip comes amid a crackdown on immigration in the US, and as the EU rolls out stricter-than-ever asylum rules designed to speed up deportations. DW’s @rosiebirchard spoke to refugees on the Italian island. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #pope #lampedusa #migrants #dwnews

Vatican News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Pope to Iraqi youth: Be Christ's light and hope in a wounded world

Pope Leo XIV encourages young Iraqi Christians gathered in Ankawa to become missionaries of faith, love and hope, urging them to be Christ's light and peacemakers in a land marked by conflict and instability. Read all

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

Pope visits Africa-Europe crossing as anti-migrant policies rise in US, EU

Pope Leo on Saturday visited Italy’s Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders. The Catholic Church’s first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump over its treatment of migrants, is marking July 4, the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence, on a migration frontline. Leo’s visit also comes just two weeks after the European Union’s approval of new migrant...

Us Weekly

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· Jul 9, 2026

Taylor Frankie Paul Reflects on 'Difficult Day' After Custody Hearing

Taylor Frankie Paul is in reflection mode after a major win. “Today was extremely difficult, meanwhile, there has been at least 12+ people throughout this trying to make it harder,” Paul, 32, captioned an Instagram Story on Wednesday, July 8. “Thank you God for revealing them all want to be nothing like them.” She added, []

DawnNews English

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· Jul 4, 2026

Pope Leo Calls On America To Uphold Freedom & Welcome Immigrants | Independence Day Message

Pope Leo delivered his first major address to the United States, urging Americans to uphold the country's founding ideals of freedom, justice and unity while welcoming immigrants. Speaking from the Vatican after receiving the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center, the Pope praised America's history as a nation of immigrants and called for compassion toward vulnerable people. Watch the key moments from Pope Leo's powerful message ahead of America's 250th anniversary celebrations. #popeleo #vatican #usa #immigration #america #worldnews #catholic #trump --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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· Jun 24, 2026

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Related coverage for "The Pope to Young Iraqi Christians: Your Mission Is to Be Light in the Darkness": DW News — Pope honors migrants in alternative fourth of July message | DW News. Vatican News — Pope to Iraqi youth: Be Christ's light and hope in a wounded world . South China Morning Post — Pope visits Africa-Europe crossing as anti-migrant policies rise in US, EU. Us Weekly — Taylor Frankie Paul Reflects on 'Difficult Day' After Custody Hearing. DawnNews English — Pope Leo Calls On America To Uphold Freedom & Welcome Immigrants | Independence Day Message. OpsLens — ‘I just want loyalty’: Watch Trump meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff