New Chaldean patriarch urges faith, Chaldean identity
Patriarch Paul III Nona was installed as the new leader of the Chaldean Catholic Church on May 29, 2026, in Baghdad. He emphasized the importance of faith over fear during his homily, calling for an inner transformation among his congregation. Nona outlined key features for the future of the Church, including unity, spiritual life, and maintaining Chaldean culture.
- ▪Patriarch Paul III Nona was elected to lead over 600,000 Catholics of the Chaldean Catholic Church after the resignation of Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako.
- ▪Nona previously served as Archbishop of Mosul and led the Chaldean diaspora in Australia and New Zealand before his election as patriarch.
- ▪During his installation, Nona stressed the importance of faith and trust in overcoming fear and outlined principal features for the Church's future.
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News—Chaldean Catholic ChurchNew Chaldean patriarch urges faith, Chaldean identityJack FiggeJun 03, 2026ShareThe new patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church reflected last week on the power of faith amid fear during the homily at his installation Mass last week, and outlined several “principal features” for the future the Baghdad-based Eastern Catholic Chaldean Church.The May 29 installation of Patriarch Paul III Nona of the Chaldean Catholic Church.Addressing the congregation gathered at St.
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