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South Sudan leaders seek pope’s support as they work for peace
South Sudan Christian leaders said they are certain that by working together, they can convince their people that dialogue, reconciliation and cooperation are the only paths to the peace and prosperity the South Sudanese have struggled so long to obtain.
Priest imprisoned by Islamic State thinks Canada can do more for Syria
Shortly after his liberation, Father Mourad fled Syria, fearing for his life. He now travels in Western countries discussing the complexities of the war in his homeland.
U.S. archbishop, pilgrims were celebrating Mass in Norcia when earthquakes struck
"I had no sooner finished (the vesting) prayer to be protected from the assaults of Satan when bang: It just hit and it hit with a vengeance. It didn't last very long, but it really shook the building we were in," said Archbishop Sample of Portland, Oregon.
Madrid cardinal-designate seen as walking ‘path where the people are’
He tries to meet with everyone, regardless of whether they're Catholic or not, regardless of what their politics and positions are," said Rodrigo Pinedo Texidor, director of communications for the Archdiocese of Madrid.
Retired archbishop says Myanmar’s Kachin people ‘live in fear’
The majority of the 1.7 million Kachin people are Christian, mainly Catholic or Baptist. They have endured discrimination and persecution at the hands of Myanmar's authorities for decades, over their ethnicity and their faith.
Australian police question Cardinal Pell in Rome
"The cardinal repeats his previous rejection of all and every allegation of sexual abuse and will continue to cooperate with Victoria police until the investigation is finalized," said a statement Oct. 26 from the cardinal's office.
Filipinos abroad have internet options for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day
Filipinos who live outside the country can offer Masses and prayers for their dead relatives on All Souls' Day through the internet.
Ecumenical papal trip also will show pain of division, Lutheran says
The extension of Pope Francis' trip to Sweden by one day to accommodate a papal Mass for the nations' Catholics does not detract from the ecumenical power of the trip.
Vietnam, Vatican continue bilateral discussions at the Vatican
"The two sides agreed to maintain constructive dialogue, in a spirit of goodwill with a view to increasing mutual understanding and further promoting relations between the two sides," said the statement, released Oct. 26.
Thieves take sacred objects, cash in break-in at famous Israeli church
Police and church officials are treating a church break-in at the Church of the Transfiguration in Galilee as a criminal matter.