Louis Raphael Sako
Louis Raphael Sako is the Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Babylon and a prominent religious leader in Iraq. He has played a significant role in promoting interfaith dialogue and advocating for the rights of Christians in the Middle East. Recently, he has been in the news discussing the significance of the newly built Church of Ur, which he hopes will serve as a symbol of unity and cultural heritage, particularly in a region with a predominantly Muslim population. Sako emphasizes the importance of tourism and the cultural legacy of Iraq, aiming to foster peace and coexistence among diverse religious communities.
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Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, the Patriarch of the Chaldean Church, called for prayers for peace amid the escalating war in the region.
عائلات مسيحية قد تفكر بالمغادرة لعدم الاستقرار الأمني
Iraq· 2026-03-05
Louis Raphael Sako is the Chaldean Catholic Patriarch who has been falsely accused of visiting Israel.
البطريركية الكلدانية توضح حقيقة التسريب الصوتي وتنفي زيارة ساكو إلى إسرائيلIraq· 2025-12-25Louis Raphael Sako called for normalization of relations without directly naming Israel.
عادیسازی رابطه با اسرائیل جرم است | اصلا چنین واژهای در فرهنگ لغت ما نیست
Iran· 2025-12-25
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako faced political tensions in 2023 regarding his recognition as head of the Chaldean Church.
أرض العراق وسمت بالألم والرغبة بالنهوض من جديدIraq· 2025-10-29
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako warned against attempts to manipulate Christian voices for external agendas.
الكنيسة الكلدانية بمواجهة « بابليون» .. صراع النفوذ بين الصليب والسلاح في سهل نينوىIraq· 2025-10-21
Louis Raphael Sako calls for widespread and responsible participation in the upcoming elections.
الانتخابات تحت مظلة العشائر .. المال والنفوذ يقرران الفائز قبل التصويتIraq· 2025-10-15
Louis Raphael Sako, the Patriarch of the Chaldeans in Iraq and the world, called for the rejection of a proposed amendment to the law governing the endowments of Christians, Yazidis, and Sabeans.
ساكو يحذر من تعديل قانون ديوان أوقاف المسيحيين والايزيديين والصابئةIraq· 2025-09-16
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako continues to call on Iraqis, especially Christians, to participate in the upcoming elections.
30 مرشحاً يتنافسون على خمسة مقاعد.. "الكوتا المسيحية" وسط جدل واستبعاد أسماء بارزةIraq· 2025-08-25Louis Raphael Sako emphasized the importance of Iraq's cultural heritage in supporting the economy through religious tourism.
ذي قار تتحضّر لعقد مؤتمر دولي للتعريف بالإرث السومري واستقبال الحجيج المسيحيينIraq· 2025-06-17
Louis Raphaël Sako represented the need to consider the leaders of Eastern Churches during discussions with the Pope.
I cardinali entusiasti: «Il Papa ci ascolta». Cos'è il C9 creato da Bergoglio
Italy· 2025-05-11
Louis Raphael Sako believes the conclave will last several days as they need to get to know each other.
Vaticano : La división se prolonga entre los cardenales mientras se agota el tiempo a las puertas del cónclave | Internacional
Spain· 2025-05-05
Louis Raphael Sako hopes the new Pope will be elected in three to four days.
si apre il cammino verso il nuovo Papa
San Marino· 2025-05-05
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako hopes the new pope will be elected in three to four days.
"Scegliete un Papa pastore come Francesco"San Marino· 2025-05-05Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, head of Baghdad's Chaldean Catholic Church, also said he expected a similarly short process to elect a successor to Francis.
Convicted cardinal Becciu skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death
Tanzania· 2025-04-29
Louis Raphael Sako is mentioned as a potential candidate for the papacy and emphasizes the need for coexistence between Christians and Muslims in the Middle East.
تكهنات.. وعلى الكنيسة النزول من برجها العاجيIraq· 2025-04-27
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako hopes the new pope will continue to promote interfaith dialogue, especially between Christians and Muslims.
نتمنى من البابا الجديد مواصلة تعزيز الحوار بين المسيحيين والمسلمينIraq· 2025-04-26Louis Raphael Sako called for a serious national dialogue to address Iraq's accumulated crises and build a strong and stable state.
ساكو يدعو إلى حوار وطني شامل لإنقاذ العراقIraq· 2025-03-30Louis Raphael Sako is the leader of the Chaldean Church in Iraq and the world, advocating for religious freedom and the rights of Christians in Iraq.
ساكو يقترح منح "حرية اختيار الدين" بعد سن البلوغ في العراقIraq· 2025-03-15Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako emphasized the importance of cultural heritage in supporting the economy through religious tourism.
بالتزامن مع حلول الذكرى الرابعة.. زيارة البابا إلى العراق نشطت السياحة في مدينة أورIraq· 2025-03-05
Louis Raphael Sako is the Chaldean Catholic Patriarch in Iraq and is involved in promoting interfaith dialogue and cultural heritage.
لم شمل للمسيحيين ودعم للسياحة والاقتصادIraq· 2025-03-01
