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With passion for projects, Franciscan works to give Hondurans options
JUTICALPA, Honduras (CNS) -- Franciscan Father Alberto Gauci's field of dreams unfolds in a remote corner of Central America, far from the limelight of the recently concluded World Cup.
French Catholic leaders condemn anti-Jewish violence
PARIS (CNS) -- France's Catholic leaders condemned anti-Jewish violence in Paris by rioters protesting Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
Holy Land tour operators scramble to help pilgrims after flight ban
JERUSALEM (CNS) -- With most international airlines canceling their flights into Israel's Ben Gurion airport after several Hamas missiles were launched toward the area July 22, Anton Mousallam has only three words on his mind: cancellation, cancellation, cancellation.
In neighboring African countries, U.S. bishop sees hope, despite trauma
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) -- Among almost a million people displaced from their homes through conflict in the Central African Republic are 9,000 people who have found refuge at a seminary in the capital, Bangui.
Jerusalem patriarch: Don’t punish all Gaza Palestinians because of Hamas
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- It is impossible for Israeli military to target Hamas missiles without hitting civilians in the Gaza Strip, said Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem.
Courage speaker traces roots of today’s sexual expression
Helen Alvare believes in taking Pope Francis at his word, in meeting people where they are and proposing the church as a healer. She sees the wisdom of sharing with people her own brokenness and struggles.
Expulsion of Christians a ‘crime against humanity,’ Iraqi bishop says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Backed up by death threats and property seizures, the expulsion of the entire Christian community from Mosul is "religious cleansing," said Chaldean Archbishop Amel Shamon Nona of Mosul.
Rwanda genocide survivor tells story of prayer and forgiveness
Immaculée Ilibagiza told participants of the Courage/EnCourage Conference that if she could forgive the ones who massacred almost a million of her countrymen including all of her family, they could forgive the ones who trespass against them, too.
People with same-sex attraction take Courage at conference
Archbishop Charles Chaput preached at the opening Mass for the three-day international meeting at Villanova for about 350 men and women with same-sex attraction. They learned, spoke and prayed about chastity.
Plight of unaccompanied minors at forefront of Mass in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles and several other bishops and priests from Southern California concelebrated Mass July 20 to honor immigrants and focus attention on the humanitarian crisis of tens of thousands unaccompanied migrant children surging across the U.S.-Mexico border.