The Colosseum has long been a symbol of the persecution of early Christians.
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Euthanasia in hospices ‘a serious error,’ says Vancouver archbishop
“Assisted suicide stands in stark contrast” to the care that hospices offer, and none should be compelled to provide it.
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Pope calls for immediate end to the violence in Syria
February has been one of the most violent months in the seven years of conflict.
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Pope Francis prays with victims of religious persecution
The pope said Rebecca Bitrus and Asia Bibi are models for a society that today has ever more fear of suffering.
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As DACA deadline nears, Catholic voices speak up to fix immigration woes
Catholic leaders and organizers from around the U.S. have been loudly clamoring for relief for the young adults, some who already face deportation and the loss of permits that allow them to work, drive and attend school.
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South Sudanese leaders don’t know how to make peace, say Catholic bishops
While reiterating that the killings must stop, the bishops warned that the leaders did not know how to make peace, were confused, traumatized and feared peace.
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Rev. Graham’s 1967 visit to Catholic college recalled as historic event
A Baptist preacher had never before been invited to speak at a Catholic institution.
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UN speakers decry detention for vulnerable migrant, refugee children
U.N. agencies estimate more than 65 million people are currently stateless or forcibly displaced from their countries and 51 percent of them are children.
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Chilean abuse victims give testimony to Vatican investigators
The victims gave their testimony to another official after the original Vatican envoy had emergency surgery.
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Parkland students arrive in Florida capital to urge action on gun reform
The afternoon shooting spree Feb. 14 at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County left at 17 people dead and at least 14 injured.