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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
Catholics unite in prayer as Paris terror siege continues
Amid devastating attacks at locations throughout Paris, Church leaders are calling for prayer. Read more
'You are not alone' - Oregon bishops, priests support a community in shock
In the wake of a mass shooting at a community college in Roseburg, Oregon, members of a local Catholic parish... Read more
Why women are needed to help end violence in Africa
Women are the key to reconciliation in both the family and society. Read more
Amid threat of violence, CRS works to ease food shortage in Mali
Despite a hazardous situation in the African country of Mali, Catholic Relief Services is working to support displaced people and... Read more
After deadly Chattanooga shooting, bishop rallies 'shaken' community to prayer
Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville is calling the faith community to prayer after Thursday’s fatal shooting at a military recruiting... Read more
The 'angel' of Guatemala: 12-year-old chooses death over gang violence
When 12-year-old Ángel Ariel Escalante Pérez was confronted by gang members demanding that he kill a bus driver in Guatemala,... Read more
