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Chaldean Catholic bishops call for peace in Iraq, Syria
Chaldean Catholic bishops, meeting for their annual synod, pleaded for peace in the Middle East and for the liberation of areas seized by the Islamic State group so that the displaced can return to their homes.
With Chaldean Catholics, pope prays for peace in Syria, Iraq
During his visit to Georgia, Pope Francis prayed with native Catholics and some bishops who came from Iraq, Syria and throughout the Middle East and the United States to pray with him.
Dutch cardinal warns Canadian bishops about euthanasia
Dutch Cardinal Willem Eijk told the Catholic bishops of Canada, where euthanasia was recently legalized, that the euthanasia progresses from the old, to the sick, to children. The Netherlands has permitted it since 2002.
Vatican concerned about North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
"The peace and stability" of the Korean peninsula and the integrity of the international nuclear nonproliferation pacts are at stake after North Korea in early September tested its fifth nuclear device.
Pope Francis endorses Mexican bishops on family marches
Pope Francis' endorsement of pro-family marches surprised people who saw his speeches in the country in February as being critical of a conservative Mexican church hierarchy.
Colombian peace agreement is start of change, says Vatican official
An agreement to end Latin America's last armed conflict is the start of positive change for Colombia, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said as the government and Marxist rebels were set to sign peace accords.
Some claim miraculous cures with rocks from Toronto bishop’s crypt
What's central to the experience of those who have endured and conquered illness with the help of stones from Bishop Power's crypt isn't some magic ingredient in the rocks, but the faith of those who pray with them, said Father Michael Busch, St. Michael's rector.
Three Mexican priests murdered within days; motives unknown
UPDATED -- The abduction continued a trend of attacks against priests across Mexico, though Catholic leaders can't explain the motives. A group has documented the murders of 15 Mexican priests in less than four years.
Quebec Emmy winner, son of theologians, thought he would always be poor
Thomas Montminy-Brodeur, 28, just won the Best Visual Effects Emmy Award as part of the team at Rodeo FX, the Montreal studio that makes the special effects for "Game of Thrones."
Catholic-Orthodox commission approves statement on authority
Catholics and Orthodox need to explore ways authority can be understood and exercised so that is not an obstacle to unity, a group of top-level theologians said.