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With 7 dead after teachers' union clash, Mexican bishop calls for prayer
Archbishop José Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca, México, called for intensifying prayer for peace after clashes between authorities and a... Read more
We must forgive: a bishop's message after a horrendous Nigerian massacre
After the sorrow of an April massacre in southeastern Nigeria, a Catholic bishop said the killers of dozens of people... Read more
Pakistan murder shows Christians not immune from 'honor killing' custom
A teenage Christian girl in Pakistan was reportedly killed by her own brother this week in a so-called “honor killing”... Read more
Filipino bishops: Moral disagreement is no excuse for hatred, violence
Encounter and dialogue are the proper response to disagreements over morality, said the Catholic bishops of the Philippines, emphasizing in... Read more
Prayer vigil after Orlando shooting offers unity, hope to mourners
Members of various religious communities came together Monday evening at a vigil to pray for the victims of the Orlando... Read more
What Catholics are doing to help victims of the Orlando shooting
Following the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 49 in Orlando, Catholics have tried to be the hands and... Read more
Crucifix smashed in attack on emblematic Chilean church
In what is being lamented as a heinous act of desecration, an emblematic Catholic church in Santiago de Chile was... Read more
ACLU lawyers say Christians caused the Orlando shooting
After a gunman pledging allegiance to ISIS carried out the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, attorneys with the American... Read more
A new wave of attacks against Catholics in France, Belgium
In recent weeks, Catholics in France and Belgium – countries still recovering from brutal ISIS attacks – have been hit... Read more
With Albino killings on the rise, Malawi's bishops speak out
Amid increased violence against albinos in the southeastern African nation of Malawi, the bishops' justice and peace commission has condemned... Read more
Florida diocese mourns loss of priest in apparent murder
A Florida priest who went missing last week has been lauded by his diocese as a humble and generous servant... Read more
Pope Francis grieves Belgium attacks, condemns 'blind violence'
On Tuesday Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of attacks at an airport and metro in Belgium, condemning the... Read more
In groundbreaking move, US declares Christians among victims of ISIS genocide
Secretary of State John Kerry declared Thursday that Christians, Yezidis, Shi’a Muslims, and other religious and ethnic minorities are victims... Read more
Pope mourns 'tragic loss of life' after attack in Turkey
Pope Francis sent his condolences to the president of Turkey where a terrorist attack Sunday left dozens dead. Read more
A year after riots, Baltimore leaders unite for Rome pilgrimage
Nearly a year after violent riots erupted in West Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody,... Read more
Kalamazoo bishop offers prayers, Mass in wake of shooting spree
Bishop Paul J. Bradley of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Mich. offered his prayers and condolences for the victims of a... Read more
How Pope Francis proposes to fight drug violence in Mexico
Speaking to laborers in the Mexican City of Juarez on Wednesday, Pope Francis laid out several key areas of focus... Read more
After deadly prison riot in Mexico, archbishop asks for prayers
Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera López of Monterrey has asked the entire community to unite in prayer in response to the riot... Read more
As Juarez recovers from peak violence, victim sees hope in Pope Francis
With Pope Francis set to visit the Mexican city of Juarez Feb. 17, some crime victims are telling their stories... Read more
San Bernardino bishop offers prayers in wake of mass shooting
Bishop Gerald R. Barnes of the Diocese of San Bernardino, Calif. requested prayers and offered his own after at least... Read more
