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.
Born on Oct 04, 1947 (77 years old)
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Italy:
Louis Raphaël Sako represented the need to consider the leaders of Eastern Churches during discussions with the Pope.
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Spain:
Louis Raphael Sako believes the conclave will last several days as they need to get to know each other.
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San Marino:
Louis Raphael Sako hopes the new Pope will be elected in three to four days.
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San Marino:
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako hopes the new pope will be elected in three to four days.
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Tanzania:
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, head of Baghdad's Chaldean Catholic Church, also said he expected a similarly short process to elect a successor to Francis.
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Iraq:
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.
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Iraq:
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako hopes the new pope will continue to promote interfaith dialogue, especially between Christians and Muslims.
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Iraq:
Louis Raphael Sako called for a serious national dialogue to address Iraq's accumulated crises and build a strong and stable state.
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Iraq:
Louis 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.
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Iraq:
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako emphasized the importance of cultural heritage in supporting the economy through religious tourism.
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