Iraqi Christian Brutally Tortured, Murdered in Kirkuk

The return of the brutally tortured body of murdered Chaldean Catholic Ashur Issa Yaqub has the Christian residents of Kirkuk in northern Iraq reconsidering whether to remain in the region or leave their homeland altogether. More here.

Iraqi Churches Cancel Nativity Celebrations

Iraqi churches in the northern cities of Mosul and Kirkuk and the southern city of Basra have canceled Nativity services and celebrations due to the continuing threats from Al Qaeda affiliates. More here.