A Catholic official warned that funding will soon run out to feed and house thousands of Iraqi Christians sheltering in Jordan after being made homeless by Islamic State militants.Syriac Catholic Father Noor Alqasmosa, who is charged with helping the refugees, told Catholic News Service that the fun
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Police chief to black churches: ‘We can’t do this without you guys’
Clergy and cops say personal relationships are key to improving community interactions
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Vatican Panel Acknowledges Romero as Martyr: Major hurdle to sainthood removed
A major hurdle to sainthood has been removed.
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As Many as 2,000 Killed in Nigeria by Boko Haram
While Western media has been transfixed by the attacks and hostage taking conducted by Islamic extremists in Paris in Nigeria 39 s northern Borno state another Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram has been conducting an unprecedented rampage this week that may have claimed as many as 2 000 lives
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How the New Cardinals Count: Nominees nudge numbers toward greater representation
Nominees nudge numbers toward greater representation
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Cardinal-designate Charles Bo: A Peacekeeper in Myanmar: Nation’s first cardinal recognized for work with ethnic groups
Nation’s first cardinal recognized for work with ethnic groups
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Florida Bishops Speak Out About State’s Same-sex Ruling
A day after a federal judge's Jan. 5 ruling struck down the state's ban of same-sex marriage, Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski sent a letter to archdiocesan employees stressing that they need to "understand the church's position" on this issue.Along with the letter, which he s
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Belgian Bishop: Church Should Bless Same-sex Couples
“There should be recognition of a diversity of forms,” said Bishop Bonny of Antwerp.
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Muslims Brace for Backlash After Paris Terrorist Attack: 12 murdered at satirical newspaper
12 murdered at satirical newspaper
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Persecution of Christians Reached Historic Levels in 2014. : Will 2015 be worse?
Will 2015 be even worse?