By Rochesterhomepage.net, powered by 8 WROC When the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS, captured Mosul, one of Iraq’s largest cities, militants began singling Christians out. The symbol that marked their homes and businesses — the Arabic letter “n,” which is pronounced “noon” and stands for Nazarene or Nasrani, the Arabic word…
By Timothy George, First Things Many colleges and universities open the new academic year with a special assembly or convocation that is generally an upbeat occasion of welcome and new beginnings. The Catholic University of America held such an event several days ago, and it included, appropriately enough, a beautiful mass led by Washington’s Cardinal…
By John Waage The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) executed as many as 190 captives earlier this month, according to Human Rights Watch. Their report is based on an analysis of satellite imagery and graphic photos released by ISIS terrorists. “The number of victims may well be much higher, but the difficulty of…
By Church Leaders Churches and monasteries throughout the northern Iraqi city of Mosul are being attacked by the Sunni group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The group, an offshoot of al-Qaeda formed last April, is looting and burning churches throughout…