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Extremists demolish wall of Catholic hospital in central India
Suspected Hindu extremists demolished the wall of a Catholic mission hospital and manhandled staff, including nuns, in the latest incident in Madhya Pradesh state, considered a hotbed of anti-Christian violence in central India.
Catholics, Muslims urged to look inward first in interreligious efforts
Announced in February 2016, the national dialogue, which is sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, aims to show public support for Islamic American communities.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade goers reflect on immigrant ancestors
While enjoyed all the Mass, floats, bands and dancers in the March 11 parade in Philadelphia, attendees celebrated their forebears who came to America and sacrificed to give their children a better life.
New law allows Israel to revoke residency of East Jerusalem Palestinians
Unlike Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, East Jerusalem Palestinian residents -- who were born in Jerusalem -- are subject to Israeli law, although they have only permanent residence status in Jerusalem and do not have Israeli citizenship.
Artwork aims to support social growth of children, adolescents
A Catholic high school art teacher and an adolescent psychiatrist worked together to create three-dimensional art objects to help young people communicate their emotional states.
Vatican official urges support for Mideast Christians on Good Friday
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches, urged Catholics around the world to give to the annual collection for the Holy Land on Good Friday or on the date established by their local bishops' conference.
Central African bishop accuses U.N. forces of rape, abuse
"Women are selling their bodies to the Blue Helmets out of desperation," said Bishop Juan Aguirre Munoz of Bangassou.
Archbishop Chaput reflects on Pope Francis’ milestone
In a statement March 13, the archbishop recalled the pope's visit to Philadelphia in 2015 and the "special bond with the local church," and his challenge to "bear witness to Christ through concrete action."
U.K. cardinal to Catholic school teachers: Don’t embrace gender ideology
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster suggested that children would find their "greatest joy" by accepting their biological sex rather than selecting a gender of their choice.
Winner of peace award buoyed by activism of Parkland students
Harry Boyte sees democracy in crisis, but he's hopeful that's about to change. "Young people hunger for hope, and they have a capacity for hope," he told an audience at St. Norbert College.