Catholics in Ukraine said people fear a full-scale war with Russia, after a naval confrontation prompted the imposition of martial law in Ukraine’s eastern regions.
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Central African Republic bishops call for boycott after camp massacre
The bishops’ call in late November came after two priests and at least 60 civilians were killed Nov. 15.
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Capuchin sisters take to boxing in video to raise money for orphanage
The nuns are shown limbering up in their habits before strapping on gloves and slugging it out to the theme song from “Rocky.”
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Russian Catholic leaders pledge to work with Putin after election
Election monitors documented ballot stuffing and intimidation during Russia’s election.
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Catholic leaders welcome more troops in Central Africa, but want weapons
All but three of the 16 prefectures in the country are still controlled by armed gangs, despite the presence of U.N. peacekeepers.
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Polish archbishop thinks Vatican will recognize Medjugorje apparitions
An archbishop who inspected the Medjugorje shrine believes the Vatican will recognize the Marian apparitions, but Pope Francis has said of them, “This is not the mother of Jesus.”
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Kosovo to dedicate cathedral named for Mother Teresa
Kosovo’s government backed the cathedral. Its foundation stone was laid in 2005 by the late President Ibrahim Rugova, a Muslim.
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CRS worker: Churches attacked, crisis worsens in Central African Republic
A Catholic aid worker warned of a worsening crisis in the Central African Republic, as church centers are attacked and more armed groups fight over territory and resources.
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Cameroonian bishop’s reported suicide raises questions
Catholic leaders in Cameroon have urged prayers for one of the African country’s bishops, whose remains were pulled from a river on June 2, three days after his apparent suicide.
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French election is “democracy gone mad,” says French cardinal
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen will face off on May 7, when voters will choose who will be the French president for the next five years.