New Chaldean Patriarch Elected for Iraq Amid Pope’s Calls He ‘Should Be’ a ‘Father in Faith’

New Chaldean patriarch elected for Iraq amid pope’s calls he ‘should be’ a ‘father in faith’

(OSV News) — Iraqi Archbishop Amel Shamon Nona, who until now led the Chaldean Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle of Australia and New Zealand, was elected patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, succeeding Cardinal Louis Sako. Archbishop Nona was elected April 12 during a Synod of Bishops convened in Rome, and he chose the name Paul III, the Chaldean patriarchate announced.  “His Beatitude announced his acceptance of the election in accordanc…

New Chaldean patriarch elected for Iraq amid pope's calls he 'should be' a 'father in faith'

(OSV News) — Iraqi Archbishop Amel Shamon Nona, who until now led the Chaldean Eparchy of St. Thomas the Apostle of Australia and New Zealand, was elected patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, succeeding Cardinal Louis Sako. Archbishop Nona was elected April 12 during a Synod of Bishops convened in Rome, and he chose the name Paul III, the Chaldean patriarchate announced. “His Beatitude announced his acceptance of the election in accordance…

Sydney-based Chaldean archbishop elected global patriarch

Archbishop Amel Nona, who has led the Chaldean Catholic community in Australia, has been elected Patriarch of the Chaldean Church.