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Archbishop Amel Nona elected new Chaldean Catholic patriarch in Rome.
On April 9, 2026, the Chaldean Catholic Church elected Archbishop Amel Nona as its new patriarch, succeeding Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako after the cardinal's resignation amid a scandal.
The 58-year-old leader, known for guiding his community through the 2014 ISIS takeover, was chosen during a synod in Rome.
Pope Leo XIV praised the new patriarch, emphasizing unity and pastoral service as he begins his mandate to strengthen the faith of Iraqi Catholics and diaspora communities amid ongoing persecution and challenges.
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El arzobispo Amel Nona elegido nuevo patriarca católico caldeo en Roma.