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Nigerian bishop says Boko Haram needs fought in spiritual realm, too
"The battle against Boko Haram should not be limited to the physical realm, but it needs to be fought in the spiritual realm for it is a demonic attack," Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Maiduguri told reporters.
In Syria, Franciscan superior sees devastation, but also signs of hope
Fifteen Franciscan friars continue to live and work in Syria; two of the friars minister in towns controlled by Islamic State forces.
Roman Missal calls Easter Vigil ‘mother of all vigils’ for a reason
The Catholic Church pulls out all the stops for the Easter Vigil Mass, celebrated on Holy Saturday. Whether you are attending it or not, learn the rich meaning of the symbols and rituals of this most unique liturgy.
Study shows restrictions on religion around world once again on the rise
Of the 198 countries and self-administered territories in the study, released April 11, 105 experienced widespread government harassment of religious groups in 2015 -- the most recent year for which statistics are available.
Hungarian Christians urge churches to end silence on refugees
"We are aware the refugee crisis has become a major topic of daily politics in today's Hungary, and that leaders of the historic churches have declared they do not wish to get involved in political disputes," said the petition.
Love is the engine driving hope on life’s bumpy road, says pope
The cross, loving service and humble sacrifice are the only way to overcome evil and give hope to the world, Pope Francis said.
Age, ethnicity examined in survey on U.S. Catholics’ views of Muslims
A new update to a 2016 study on Catholic perceptions of Islam finds little difference in answers from a variety of age groups and ethnicities.
Pope Francis names 13 advisers on Vatican communications
Jesuit Father James Martin of America magazine and Michael P. Warsaw, head of EWTN, are among six priests, six laymen and one laywoman to be the new communications advisers for the Vatican's diverse media operations.
Vatican stamps mark Pope Benedict’s birthday, Fatima apparitions
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican stamp and coin office has big plans for early May: the release of stamps marking retired Pope Benedict XVI’s 90th birthday and important events in the life of the church spanning almost 2,000 years. The Philatelic and Numismatic Office said the stamp sheet celebrating Pope Benedict’s April 16 […]
Stations at Daylesford Abbey invite walking meditation on the cross
Just in time for Holy Week, Norbertine Abbot Richard Antonucci blessed the new meditation garden at the abbey in Paoli. Rustic alcoves house each of the 15 Stations of the Cross along a meandering path through woods on the property.