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Churches say Holy Land violence must end, occupation is root cause
The church must speak out against the continuing Israeli-Palestinian violence and remind people of their responsibilities, said representatives of the Catholic ordinaries of the Holy Land.
Church leaders say South Sudan’s economic woes direct result of conflict
The world's newest state, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011, was plunged into conflict in December 2013 between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and rebels allied with his former deputy, Riek Machar.
British government defeats attempt to label ISIS actions as genocide
A bill in Parliament would have obliged the government to consider requests for asylum if they were made by refugees recognized as victims of the genocide, possibly up to 4.8 million such people.
Pew study finds women generally more religious than men
The findings were are part of a comprehensive look at religious practices by gender among Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews and the religiously unaffiliated in 192 countries and territories.
‘Faith overshadows fear’ amid Boko Haram’s terrorist acts, says bishop
"As the bishop, I am in a particular place because God has planted me there in order to serve the people," Bishop Oliver Dashe Doeme of Maiduguri, Nigeria, said.
Church officials dismiss rumors that kidnapped priest will be crucified
Social media posts claim that Islamic State agents kidnapped a Salesian priest in Yemen and are torturing him, and plan to crucify him on Good Friday. His order's province in India had no information on his whereabouts.
Archbishop Chaput responds to Belgium attacks
The archbishop called for prayers for the people killed, injured, suffering and mourning "as a result of this act of evil," and he asked during Holy Week that God "bring peace to our troubled world."
Wallingford Catholic students to re-enact Christ’s passion
Students of Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School, Wallingford, will perform the “Living Stations” Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. in St. John Chrysostom Church.
Concert aims to help deepen seminarians’ spirituality
Lovers of classical music will get a treat April 9 at St. Charles Seminary as they "walk in the footsteps of Pope Francis" by enjoying a concert that will benefit the Spiritual Year program at the seminary.
Cultural Heritage Mass gathers 700 faithful from 30 ethnic groups
Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated the Mass at the cathedral March 19 for Catholics from a wide and growing number of backgrounds -- Lebanese were represented for the first time -- to share their Catholic faith.