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The modern history of Roman Catholicism in Iraq began in the 17th century when Emir Afrasiyab of Basra allowed the Portuguese to build a church outside of the city

There are over 300,000 Catholics living in Iraq, just 0.95% of the total population. The Catholics of Iraq follow several different rites, but most are members of the Chaldean Catholic Church. There are 17 currently active dioceses and eparchies in Iraq.

Dioceses and Eparchies[1][2]

References

  1. ^ GCatholic.org: Catholic Dioceses in Iraq
  2. ^ Catholic-Hierarchy: Current Dioceses in Iraq

See also