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Iraqi refugees working to help each other survive
Christians and other religious minorities who have fled areas in Iraq that have fallen under Islamic State control are now... Read more
Koreans infected with 'Francis syndrome' after papal visit
A former Korean ambassador to the Holy See spoke of the effects of Pope Francis' recent visit to South Korea,... Read more
Pakistani leader talks persecuted Christians with Pope Francis
In a brief encounter with Pope Francis following his general audience yesterday, former Pakistani minister Paul Bhatti discussed persecuted Christians... Read more
Knights co-launch film on hope among Haiti's young amputees
The Knights of Columbus partnered with Connecticut-based EVTV to produce a documentary on hope and healing of Haitian children injured... Read more
Catholic couple marks 25th wedding anniversary at Rimini Meeting
An Italian couple celebrating their 25th anniversary of marriage by volunteering at the Rimini Meeting, a major Catholic event, aimed... Read more
Australian conference seeks to strengthen parish life
A national New Evangelization conference in Australia last week worked to reinforce parishes as faith communities actively seeking to grow... Read more
UN intervention against ISIS would fit Pope's call, scholar suggests
The Pope’s support of international action against attacks by the Islamic State should be met with United Nations intervention, one... Read more
Successful Okla. lawsuit could stop future black masses
A lawyer who helped recover a stolen Host that organizers of an Oklahoma City black mass intended to desecrate said... Read more
US bishops to honor 50th anniversary of civil rights milestones
The U.S. bishops are encouraging commemorations of the 50th anniversary of milestones in the African-American Civil Rights Movement, saying they... Read more
Scholars: Boko Haram caliphate claim may be inspired by ISIS
The Islamist extremist group Boko Haram’s claim to have established a caliphate – or a state ruled under Islamic law... Read more
Muslim scholar decries violence: 'I am a Nazarene, too'
Referring to the label “Nazarene” marked on houses of Christians in Iraq by the militant Islamic State, a Muslim scholar... Read more
Adelaide to host Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2015
The Australian bishops have announced that next year's national Catholic youth festival will be held in Adelaide, the capital of... Read more
Catholics denounce use of hashtags for 'paramilitary warfare'
Reacting to an internet campaign launched by ISIS threatening the life of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff, Catholic leaders stressed that... Read more
EWTN series to profile Catholics who 'come home'
The evangelization group Catholics Come Home is set to premiere a 13-episode television series that fosters engagement in the “New... Read more
No one wins by destroying each other, Jerusalem bishop says
Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem hopes the new indefinite ceasefire in Gaza will hold, cautioning that victory cannot come from... Read more
Pope Francis' Korea visit ignites movement toward unity
A South Korea-based U.S. missionary who frequently crosses the border to North Korea to bring medicine and support says that... Read more
Law group defends pro-life students restricted to college 'speech zone'
A student group at the University of South Alabama is challenging the university administration after being told its pro-life display... Read more
Archbishop: Be vigilant against US religious freedom threats
Amidst increasing violent religious persecution in the Middle East and Africa, it is vital for Christians in the U.S. to... Read more
San Diego's Bishop Flores undergoing cancer treatment
The Diocese of San Diego has announced that Bishop Cirilo Flores is now being treated for prostate cancer, as he... Read more
Pope: division is among greatest sins of Christian communities
During his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on the unity and holiness of the Church, stating that despite the... Read more
