CHURCH WHICH SADDAM HELPED PAY FOR
NOW PRAYING FOR HIS OVERTHROW
In 1980, Fr Jacob Yasso, of Detroit, flew to Baghdad and met with Saddam Hussein, who wanted to help Iraqi Christians who had come to America. Hussein sent them $1.5 million to cover Sacred Heart Chaleden Catholic Church's building debt and to construct a social hall and day-care center. "Last Friday night, 450 parishioners gathered at Sacred Heart for a service. They prayed for Mr. Hussein's overthrow. They also prayed for a miracle -- that loved ones who disappeared in Iraq during the dictator's reign would be found alive after the war." Link to Wall Street Journal article

The Chalden Catholic church in Turlock experienced a similar act of generosity in the 80's. It lead to incredible conflict in the church and, I understand, a shooting.