Kira used to live in Baghdad. But then the war started, and extremist violence tore apart Iraq. Families like Kira’s were targets because they are Christians. Now Kira is one of an estimated 5,000 Christian Iraqis who fled to safety in Jordan.

Journalist Diane Handal described what life is like for Iraqi refugees in ONE magazine:

Fast becoming Jordan’s new poor, many of these same refugees once formed the staple of Iraq’s professional...



Father Imad Barakeh

He was able to answer God’s call, thanks to the loving support of CNEWA sponsors. Now he’s giving back by becoming a sponsor himself. Meet a CNEWA Champ — Father Imad Barakeh.
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Save Extra at Tax Time

The stock market is looking up. Now’s the time to donate your stocks to CNEWA! Because not only will Christ’s poor benefit from your gift. You’ll benefit, too — at tax time.
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Three Plus Three

I’ll be on the road a lot this summer. If I visit your town, I’d love to meet you and thank you for the good things you’re doing for the people and churches of CNEWA’s world.
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CNEWA was founded by the Holy Father to share the love of Christ with the churches and people of the East. As Catholics, we respond to Christ’s call “that all may be one.” CNEWA connects you to your brothers and sisters in need and, together, we build up the church, affirm human dignity, alleviate poverty, encourage dialogue and inspire hope.