In April scores have died in a series of attacks and assassinations in Mexico, the Philippines and Nigeria. Catholics at prayer during Mass have been targeted in a number of attacks.
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Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis wants you to join him in praying the rosary for peace
The pope is praying especially for peace in Syria, Nigeria and the Koreas.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis has ‘high rating’ in Asia, may travel to India in 2018
Cardinal Gracias, one of the pope’s top advisers, spoke about Francis on the eve of the fifth anniversary of his election.
Posted inFaith, News
Filipino Catholics march against government killings
Rallies were held in cities around the Philippines.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis sees hope for peace in North and South Korea’s Olympic collaboration
This makes one hope for a world in which conflicts are resolved peacefully through dialogue and mutual respect, as sport also teaches.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
South Korean Bishop urges Trump to reconsider North Korean strategy
Bishop Kang believes the upcoming Winter Olympics in Korea and the surprise decision of officials in the North to allow North Korean athletes to participate offers a small opening for progress.
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
How the Catholic Church is fighting the drug war in the Philippines
The Catholic Church has slowly found its voice against a campaign of violence.
Posted inFaith, News
The top 10 worst countries for Christian persecution
A watchdog organization identified three global trends in persecution against Christians.
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Chinese bishop released from detention after more than seven months
The bishop has not joined government-approved associations for church officials.
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Philippine Catholic procession secured tightly amid terror fears
A massive crowd of mostly barefoot Filipino Catholics joined a raucous procession of a centuries-old life-size statue of Jesus Christ under extra-tight security.