Human rights groups report that kidnapped Christians are being beaten, starved, and threatened with execution in jihadist camps.
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Through Baptism, All Christians Are United, Equal in Christ, Pope Says
Differences and conflicts should not exist among believers in Christ, Pope Francis says, calling St. Paul’s teaching “revolutionary.”
For Migrants, Remain in Mexico Means Remain in Danger
Court decisions to retain Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) that hold asylum seekers in Mexico negate the hope of safe haven.
Holiness Does Not Come from Following Rigid Rules, Pope Says
Redemption is the work of God, not of human beings, so be careful and do not listen to “fundamentalists” who claim holiness comes through following certain laws, Pope Francis said during his weekly general audience.
In COPE Interview, Pope Speaks of Afghanistan
In an interview with COPE radio network, pope discusses Afghanistan and more. By Junno Arocho...
Beatification of Salvadoran Martyrs to Take Place in January
Bishops' Conference of El Salvador has set January 22, 2022 date for the beatification of four...
Church Continues to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
The Catholic Church continues to play a crucial role fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries around the world.
Italian Priest Recounts Harrowing Escape from Kabul
Father Scalese was among thousands of foreigners who had to flee the country after the Taliban, an extremist Islamic movement that ruled Afghanistan until ousted by a U.S.-led coalition nearly 20 years ago, took control of the country
Hypocrisy in the Church Is ‘Detestable,’ Pope Says at Audience
Continuing his talks on the Letter to the Galatians, Pope Francis warns that hypocrisy suffocates the courage to openly say what is true.
Christians Fight Forced Conversions in Pakistan
The kidnapping, forced conversions and forced marriage of girls from religious minorities has become an everyday matter in Pakistan.
U.S. Catholics Urged to Help Haitians after Quake
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops calls on bishops across the country to take up collections to aid Haitians recovering from two recent natural disasters.
2020 Deadliest Year for Rohingya Refugees at Sea
Many refugees are marooned for months on unseaworthy boats, falling prey to abuse by...
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