Today’s Common Declaration
February 12, 2016, Friday — Today’s Common Declaration of Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill in Cuba The Middle East — “We call upon the international community to act urgently in order to prevent the further expulsion of Christians from the Middle East.”—Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill, Common statement, issued today in Cuba, just a few…
Pray For and Understand: Historical First Time Meeting ever Between the Pope of Rome and The Patriarch of Moscow
February 5, 2016, Friday — More on the Pope Francis-Patriarch Kirill Meeting in Havana, Cuba, on February 12 “Thus, in full awareness and at the beginning of his ministry in the Church of Rome that Peter bathed with his blood, the current successor assumes as his primary commitment that of working tirelessly towards the reconstruction…
Stop the Christian Genocide!- IDC to lunch Website and Media blitz
Dear friend of Christians in the Middle East, In Defense of Christians’ (IDC) sources on Capitol Hill tell us that the White House is locked down on its decision to grant Yazidi’s (a much deserved) genocide designation in the next few weeks, but have decided to exclude Christians and other persecuted minorities from this genocide…
On this Holy Day, Don’t Forget to Help the Christians in the Middle East!
As you welcome 2016, do not forget about those in need! Light a Candle of Hope for persecuted Christians in the Middle East this Christmas. Take Action to bring them a brighter New Year. What Can You Do? Pray: Launch an ecumenical prayer service in your area for Christians in the Middle East. Find out…
December Congressional Update
IDC’s Director of Government Relations Kristina Olney gives you the latest updates from Capitol Hill, the White House, the State Department, and all relevant legislative initiatives regarding the Christians of the Middle East. In this month’s edition, read the latest on our campaign for H. Con. Res. 75, The Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Act…
Winter is coming and Christians in the Middle East still don’t have their basic needs met
Light a Candle of Hope for persecuted Christians in the Middle East this Christmas. Take Action to bring them a brighter New Year. What Can You Do? Pray: Launch an ecumenical prayer service in your area for Christians in the Middle East. Find out how by visiting our Candle of Hope campaign website: ActWithIDC.org. Act: Mobilize your…
IDC Mourns Tragic Loss of Life in Terrorist Attacks in Paris. Calls International Community to Decisive Action to defeat ISIS.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2015 Contact: Ninar Keyrouz Tel: (202) 351- 6195 Email: [email protected] IDC Mourns Tragic Loss of Innocent Life in Paris to Acts of Terror, Calling Upon the International Community to Exercise Decisive Action to Defeat ISIS. Washington DC- On November 14, 2015, IDC President Toufic Baaklini made the following statement: “In…
IDC Partners with CitizenGo on Petition to Leaders of U.S. House of Representatives: Participate and Make Your Voice Heard!
IDC has partnered with CitizenGo to launch a petition demanding Congress to condemn the genocide against Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and Syria. Every time the petition is signed, the offices of Majority Leader McCarthy, Minority Leader Pelosi, Majority Whip Scalise, Minority Whip Hoyer, Chairman Royce, and Ranking Member Engel will automatically be…
IDC Chapter Activity Around the Country
IDC in Washington DC On October 30th the Franciscan University Center for Leadership invited IDC to give the keynote address at their regional event. IDC Executive Director Kirsten Evans and Senior Advisor Jordan Allott spoke to the crowd about the plight of the Christian community in the Middle East and the work and mission of…
Monthly Congressional Update, and Member of Congress Quotes from the National Leadership Convention
Every month IDC’s Director of Government Relations Kristina Olney will give you the latest updates from Capitol Hill, the White House, the State Department, and all relevant legislative initiatives regarding the Christians of the Middle East. In this month’s edition, you can read the latest on H. Con. Res. 75, the reauthorization of USCIRF, and…