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Suicide bombers hit predominantly Christian Lebanese village near border
Local news reports stated that the Islamic State group was suspected of the attack in the village of Qaa, which was carried out June 27 around 4 a.m. At least 15 people were injured.
South African church leaders criticize politicians for fueling violence
"We are disappointed that our political leaders have not been visible and loud enough in their condemnation of the recent factional violence and political assassinations," Bishop Abel Gabuza of Kimberley said.
With decision on Texas law, women across U.S. ‘just lost,’ says pro-lifer
Opponents of the law claimed the requirements were aimed at closing abortion clinics. But the state and many pro-life advocates maintained that the law protected women's health.
In Philadelphia visit, Indian cardinal praises respect for family and religion
Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, major archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, visited with church officials to discuss Catholic Christian communities in India and, with recent migration, in the United States.
Flooding devastates West Virginia; residents told to expect more rain
Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston asked for prayers for those affected by the devastating floods in West Virginia that have left 26 people dead, including a 4-year-old and an 8-year-old.
Brotherly embrace: Pope, Armenian leader highlight Christian unity
Recognizing that the church of Christ is one and that Christian divisions are a "scandal" to the world, Pope Francis and Armenian Apostolic Catholicos Karekin II offered their faithful the example of praying and working together.
Never again: Pope prays for Armenian genocide victims, future peace
In silence and in prayer while a mournful hymn was sung, Pope Francis formally paid tribute to the estimated 1.5 million Armenians killed by Ottoman Turks in 1915-18.
Shared faith should lead to joint action, pope and patriarch say
At an Armenian Divine Liturgy, both had spoken of their unity as believers in Christ and of their conviction that Christians are called by God to assist the poor, the persecuted and the needy.
Be known for your love, pope tells people of Armenia
Traveling June 25 to Gyumri, a city with a significant Catholic population and one still bearing the scars of an earthquake almost three decades ago, Pope Francis once again praised the steadfast faith of the Armenian people.
Orthodox meeting focuses on building unity; pope says it’s step forward
Although they did not manage to convince all the Orthodox churches to send representatives to the Great and Holy Council in Crete, participating Orthodox leaders supported the idea that the council should become a regular institution and meet every seven to 10 years.