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Islamic State followers said to desecrate Catholic chapel in Mindanao
The June 21 incident, in the village of Malagakit, occurred when about 300 gunmen of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, known as BIFF, attacked Pigcawayan town, resulting in the displacement of hundreds of residents.
Resilience, resourcefulness help Gazans cope with daily hardships
The hardships are many, ranging from a lack of dependable electrical service to a shortage of potable water at times. Through it all, people persist, going about their lives as best as they can.
Quebec cardinal to Catholic media: Strength of the message is God
Referring to one of the Mass readings, Quebec Cardinal Gerald Lacroix said St. John "shares a vibrant expression of his faith." He noted that, at the time, there was "no Facebook account yet, no tweets ... no internet ... and yet the Gospel spread all over the world."
Demand grows in Canada to clear refugee backlog
At least 45,000 already-sponsored refugees scattered across the globe are stuck waiting as long as four years while their ready-and-willing sponsors marvel at the willingness of the Canadian government bureaucracy to squander their dedication, faith and goodwill.
Under the radar: South Sudan needs media attention, immediate action
"With Donald Trump, Brexit and terrorist attacks happening in the news," outlets that are usually very receptive to covering humanitarian crises and efforts "don't have the space to cover them," Patrick Nicholson, director of communications at Caritas Internationalis said.
Zambia bishops, faith leaders warn of crisis if dictatorship results
The president of the Zambian Catholic bishops' conference joined other religious leaders in deploring worsening tensions in the east African country, accusing its president of intimidating opponents and silencing the media.
Scorsese says a boyhood of church and movies continues to inspire him
Scorsese spoke June 21 in Quebec City at a joint session of the Catholic Press Association's Catholic Media Convention and the world congress of Signis, the international association of Catholic media professionals.
Catholic bishop says troubled Somali refugees still need acceptance, help
In Dadaab, the world's largest refugee complex in northeast Kenya, Somali refugees are caught in a very delicate and complex situation and Bishop Joseph Alessandro of Garissa, Kenya, is determined to help the world understand their plight.
Pope: Clergy in Middle East must be the ‘last among the least’
Christians in war-torn areas of the Middle East must never be far from priests and bishops in their country so they can feel God's closeness in the midst of suffering, Pope Francis said.
Mali’s Catholic Church demands tougher regional stance against Islamists
"Although our church hasn't been directly targeted, it's deeply affected by such attacks," said Msgr. Edmond Dembele, secretary-general of the Mali Catholic bishops' conference.