If the U.S. were to directly bomb Iran, it could spark a war and lead to region-wide violence, potentially drawing other countries into a global conflict.
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Shelter in Bolivia empowers young female victims of abuse
The Bolivia Child Welfare Agency estimated that in 2014, there were 14,000 cases of rape of children and women nationally.
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Pope Francis prays for dialogue as tensions mount between the U.S. and Iran
“War only brings death and destruction. I call on all parties to keep alive the flame of dialogue and self-control and avoid the shadow of enmity.”
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Methodist leaders propose plan for amicable separation over L.G.B.T. issues
Members of the 13-million-person denomination have been at odds for years over the issue.
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Cardinal Nichols condemns hate speech after anti-Semitic graffiti appears
“The recent anti-Semitic graffiti in north London brings shame to us all,” said Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
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Australian Catholics seek prayers as fires continue in four states
Bishop Shane Mackinlay of Diocese of Sandhurst expressed concern about “the impact that fires have already had on communities and by the anxiety that the threat of fire is causing.”
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Archbishop: Iraqis have ‘big anxiety’ after drone kills Iranian general
Analysts say Soleimani was a “much more powerful figure” than former al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden
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Anti-Semitism is on the rise in New York City’s Jewish communities
Bigoted messages have gone unchecked for years, said Rabbi Yisroel Kahan
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Inclusion of ‘ecological sin’ in catechism prompts debate
Ecological sin was discussed at length during Synod of Bishops for the Amazon in October
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Year-end violence highlights danger of worshipping
The frequency of attacks has faith leaders and law enforcement grappling with how to protect people when they are at their most vulnerable.