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Archbishop warns of genocide in Central African Republic
A Central African bishop has reported signs of genocide in the growing conflict there, urging an effective security response and... Read more
Christian aid group zeros-in on helping South Sudan victims
Christian aid organization Sudan Relief Fund is helping thousands of refugees and internally displaced persons with supply water and other... Read more
Bishops say South Sudan faces decisive moment after conflict
The Catholic bishops of Sudan and South Sudan have said South Sudan is at a turning point, urging repentance and... Read more
Mexican bishops call for solution amid Michoacan violence
The Mexican bishops called on government leaders to find a comprehensive solution to the violence that is afflicting the country,... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop calls for peace amid violent protests
In wake of increasing violence due to ongoing political protests, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk is petitioning his countrymen to pray... Read more
Amid violence, South Sudan Catholics outline steps to peace
Voicing “anguish and dismay” at the deteriorating situation in South Sudan, a Catholic bishop shared his diocese’s ten proposals to... Read more
Conflict puts Central African refugees in 'horrendous' situation
As the refugee situation in the Central African Republic continues to worsen, Catholic Relief Services says it is working to... Read more
Drastic increase in murders of religious, missionaries in 2013
The Church throughout the world has expereince increased violence in the past year, according to a recent global report on... Read more
South Sudanese Christians call for end to violence
Christian leaders in South Sudan have responded to new violence with a call for peace and reconciliation, urging their countrymen... Read more
Bangladeshi bishop calls for peace amid pre-election violence
As Bangladesh experiences widespread strikes and violent protests in the run-up to its parliamentary elections, the bishop of the nation's... Read more
Seeking hope, Central Africans pray novena for peace
As severe violence continues to afflict the Central African Republic, Catholics are praying a novena for peace and encouraging forgiveness... Read more
Bishop: Christ's love conquers sorrow of Sandy Hook
One year after the murder of 20 school children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.,... Read more
Archbishop offers prayers in wake of Colo. high school shooting
The archbishop of Denver has voiced deep sadness and promised prayers for the victims of a shooting at a Colorado... Read more
Central African Republic mired in violence amid threat of genocide
A year of violence threatening the stability of the Central African Republic has escalated in recent weeks, leaving more than... Read more
Pakistan bishop says attacks on Christians fueled by politics
Amid recent violence against Christians in Pakistan, a leading bishop says that the attacks are deeply rooted in the political... Read more
Knights of Columbus aid ongoing response to Newtown shooting
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish of Newtown, Conn., received a $100,000 gift from the Knights of Columbus to support... Read more
Leaders call for prayer in response to deadly DC shooting
U.S. leaders are offering prayers for the nation following a shooting at the Navy Yard in southeast Washington, D.C., that... Read more
US bishops join Pope in urging Sept. 7 prayer, fasting for Syria
The U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics in the country and all those concerned about ongoing violence in Syria to join... Read more
Okla. 'thrill kill' denounced as rejection of human dignity
A recent alleged “thrill kill” in Oklahoma reveals a blatant lack of respect for the dignity of human life that... Read more
Vatican cardinal: peace among religions possible in Middle East
The cardinal who heads the Vatican’s interreligious dialogue department said that religious differences in the Middle East do not necessitate... Read more
