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Sri Lankan hospital workers transport a body to a hospital morgue after several bomb blasts on Easter Sunday.

Sri Lanka Easter attacks draw international condemnation, prayer for victims

Apr 21, 2019

Religious and civil leaders have responded with condolences, prayer, and calls for justice after several explosions at churches and hotels... Read more

Security footage shows man threatening to kill nun in a Brooklyn church

Jul 6, 2017

Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a man threatened to kill a nun who was praying inside a... Read more

A view of Niamey, the capital of Niger.

Masses suspended in Niger due to church burnings

Jan 22, 2015

The bishops of Niger have canceled Masses and activities at Catholic schools, health care facilities and charity outreaches after Muslim... Read more

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Feminist group hurls water, insults at archbishop

Apr 24, 2013

Four semi-nude feminist protestors attacked Archbishop Andre-Joseph Leonard of Malinas-Brussels during a recent conference on freedom of expression.  Read more