The festival cultivates a conversation of hope around the Holy Land, with many groups coming together to engage visitors with the situation of Christians and of peace in the Holy Land.
Josephine von Dohlen - Catholic News Service
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Harry Potter still captivates fans, cultivating theological conversations
Fr. William Rieser, S.J., chair of the religious studies department at Holy Cross, makes the connection of the Harry Potter books to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
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Democrats for Life meet with Perez on future of pro-life views in party
“When a pro-life Democrat decides to run, the Democratic consultants come in and they tell you, ‘Well, you can’t run as a pro-life Democrat,’ and they urge you to change your position on life, like they did with Heath Mello.”
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Religious freedom supporters are applauding Supreme Court decision on Lutheran school
The high court, in a 7-2 ruling in Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer, sided with the religious school.
Posted inFaith, News
Bishops urge renewed dedication to efforts to protect religious liberty
“Freedom for Mission” is the theme of the 2017 Fortnight for Freedom, taking place on June 21 to July 4.
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Bill to aid genocide victims in Middle East goes before Senate
The bill will provide humanitarian aid to Christians and other religious groups suffering at the hands of Islamic State militants.
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How Knights are raising funds for Christians in the Middle East
The Knights of Columbus has begun a nationwide television and digital ad campaign to spread awareness of the situation of Christians in the Middle East and raise funds on their behalf.