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Vatican-Israel accord of 1994 called ‘action’ step for ‘Nostra Aetate’
UPDATED - Jewish and Catholic leaders met in a spirit of joy and cooperation at a 25th anniversary celebration marking the Vatican's recognition of the state of Israel.
Bishops in Central African Republic warn of cycle of violence from gangs
Catholic bishops in the Central African Republic have condemned actions by an armed gang loyal to the country's president and warned of growing exasperation with empty peace pledges.
Seminarian killed in crash recalled as ‘humble man’ who cared for others
UPDATED - Seminarian Jason Marshall, 53, was one of two people killed in the tragic bus accident June 23 involving the University of New Mexico Aquinas Newman Center's youth group and their chaperones.
At St. Agnes, speaker teaches on faith through friendship, meaning of Mass
Lay Catholic theologian Scott Hahn visited St. Agnes Parish in Sellersville for a 100th anniversary event. He showed the links between Scripture, the sacrifice of the Mass and evangelization today.
U.S. bishops, Pope Francis react strongly to dead migrant father, child
Photos of a Salvadoran migrant and his 23-month-old daughter lying face down in the Rio Grande River sparked outrage against the U.S. government due to squalid conditions at migrant facilities and increasingly harsh policies against immigrants.
Many Zambians ‘have nothing to eat,’ so bishops raise money
Zambia's bishops have launched a campaign to raise $9 million for food to be distributed in remote parts of the country hit by drought and floods.
Christian community a place of welcome, solidarity, pope says
To be part of a Christian community is to belong to a group of believers who shun selfishness and give witness to God's love by loving and caring for one another, Pope Francis said.
‘Robust’ religious freedom, education seen as key to countering attacks
In an address at the U.N. June 24, 2019, Archbishop Bernardito Auza called for fostering tolerance and inclusivity to counter terrorism and "other acts of violence based on religion or belief."
East African bishops condemn Eritrea seizure of church health centers
In mid-June, the Eritrean government confiscated all church-run clinics and health centers. Government security officers are said to have removed the staff from the health centers and closed them.
Cardinal Burke cuts ties with institute, citing its alignment with Bannon
UPDATED - U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke has resigned from the Dignitatis Humanae Institute, saying it has become "more and more identified with the political program" of Steve Bannon.