Iraqi Prime Minister Reopens Two Historic Catholic Churches in Mosul

Iraqi prime minister reopens two historic Catholic churches in Mosul

Iraqi Prime Minister reopens the Church of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of the Hour in Mosul. / Credit: Ismail Adnan/ACI MENA ACI MENA, Sep 2, 2025 / 14:15 pm (CNA). In the city of Mosul, Iraq, an official celebration was held on Monday, Sept. 1 to mark the reopening of the churches of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception known as Al-Tahera Church (for Syriac Catholics) and Our Lady of the Hour ((within the Dominican Monastery), after…

Iraqi Prime Minister Reopens Two Historic Catholic Churches in Mosul

'The people of Nineveh need your care and attention, and someone to listen to their cries, especially your sons and daughters from the Christian community.'

Archbishop Mor Benedict Younan Hinno: al-Tahira Church restoration should reflect revival of Mosul’s Christian Community - Syriac Press

MOSUL, Iraq — Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani visited on 1 September Mosul to review the city’s condition following the reconstruction of several historic religious landmarks destroyed by Islamic State terrorists. The restored sites are regarded as enduring symbols of interfaith coexistence and community resilience.  As part of his visit, al-Sudani attended the inauguration of the Great al-Tahira Church (Our Lady of Immaculate Conception…