Violence Against Christians Continues in Mosul

(20 Feb 10 - RV) An Orthodox Christian was found dead this morning in Mosul, northern Iraq, with gun shot wounds to his head. Authorities blame the wave of violence against Christians and other minorities on the upcoming elections in March. Yesterday, Iraqi authorities met with the bishops of the various Christian Rites in Mosul to speak about the situation. The Syrian Archbishop of Mosul, Basile Georges Casmoussa, spoke with us about the meeting: