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Pope Francis talks nuclear war, North Korea during in-flight presser
During a press conference Saturday aboard the papal plane from Egypt to Rome, Pope Francis said that in the face... Read more
Persecution of Christians has risen for the fourth straight year
Global persecution of Christians has risen for the fourth year in a row and is on a “rapid rise” in... Read more
After UN action, bishops call for a world without nuclear weapons
A U.N. resolution against further nuclear weapons tests drew praise from the U.S. Catholic bishops, who repeated their support for... Read more
Will the Catholic Church have a growing role in Korean reconciliation?
With an increasing number of faithful, the Catholic Church in South Korea may foster a climate of reconciliation and peace,... Read more
Pope Francis: 'There is only one Korea'
Addressing the division between North and South Korea, Pope Francis emphasized that the two are “one family,” calling for prayers... Read more
American missionary feels 'abandoned' in North Korean captivity
A Baptist missionary held captive in North Korea says he feels “abandoned” by the U.S. government after nearly two years... Read more
North Korea reportedly detains Christian missionary
The North Korean government has allegedly detained a 75-year-old Christian missionary named John Short, possibly for distributing Christian pamphlets. Read more
