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Thousands of Christians trapped in Syrian village
Syrian rebel forces have trapped over 12,000 Greek Catholics in a village near the Lebanese border, causing shortages of food,... Read more
Tony Perkins says 'hate group' label may have motivated shooter
Family Research Council president Tony Perkins called for an end to the “reckless rhetoric” that may have motivated a gunman... Read more
Suspect charged in Family Research Council shooting
A man suspected of shooting a security guard at the Family Research Council headquarters in Washington, D.C. is expected to... Read more
Colombian diocese laments death of priest who was attacked
The Diocese of Cucuta in Colombia condemned the death of Father Pablo Emilio Sanchez Alabarracin, who died from the injuries... Read more
Archdiocese offers prayers in wake of Sikh temple shooting
Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki expressed sorrow and promised prayers after a gunman killed six people at a local Sikh temple... Read more
God draws greater good from evil acts, Aurora priest says at funeral
In his funeral homily for a parishioner killed in the July 20 shooting in Aurora, Father Martin Lally said God... Read more
Archbishop Aquila praises heroic actions during theater shooting
Those who offered their lives to save their loved ones in the recent Colorado theater shooting exemplified the Christian virtues... Read more
Chaplain says faith can help officers cope with Aurora shooting
A strong faith in God can play an important role for law enforcement officers struggling to deal with the aftermath... Read more
Islamists attack Christians, Iraqi refugees in Damascus
The Syrian rebels’ attack on Damascus has allowed radical Islamist groups to attack Iraqi refugees, Christians allegedly loyal to the... Read more
Denver bishop urges hope at vigil for shooting victims
Bishop James D. Conley of Denver delivered the invocation at a non-denominational Sunday evening vigil for the victims of the... Read more
Pastors of Aurora churches comfort, encourage parishioners
The pastor of an Aurora parish mourning the death of one of their own in a July 20 mass shooting,... Read more
Pope Benedict 'deeply shocked' by Aurora tragedy
Pope Benedict XVI is “deeply shocked by the senseless violence” carried out by a lone gunman who injured 58 people... Read more
Catholic chaplain helps families and survivors after Aurora shootings
At Swedish Medical Center, where 23 victims of a deadly movie theater attack were brought in the early hours of... Read more
Mass in Aurora draws people seeking answers to tragedy
In his homily following a July 20 mass shooting in Aurora, Colo., Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila reminded a crowd... Read more
Archbishop Aquila to say Mass for theater massacre victims
On Friday evening Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver will preside over a Mass at Queen of Peace Catholic Church... Read more
Local priest reacts to ‘terrible’ theater shootings
Aurora priest Father Mauricio Bermudez said the murderous movie theater shootings have had a “devastating” effect on the community. Read more
Denver's bishops grieve with community after shooting massacre
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and auxiliary Bishop James D. Conley mourned with the Denver community after a gunman opened fire... Read more
Syrian archbishop laments continued violence
Maronite Archbishop Samir Nassar of Damascus spoke out against the violent conflict between government and rebel forces in Syria, drawing... Read more
Congressional hearing examines violence against Christians in Nigeria
Witnesses at a recent Congressional subcommittee hearing discussed continuing attacks by terrorists in Nigeria and ways that the United States... Read more
Franciscans in Syria call for dialogue not weapons
The Franciscans in Syria are calling upon foreign powers to stop sending arms to the country after reports that over... Read more
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