Archive for June 4, 2017

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By Matt Hadro

How ISIS genocide victims still face discrimination in Kurdistan

After the Islamic State ravaged large parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014, religious minorities targeted for genocide fled into... Read more

Pope Francis before the leading the Regina Coeli in St. Peter's Square April 30, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Humanity urgently needs the Gospel, Pope says for World Mission Day 2017

In his message for World Mission Day, Pope Francis said that the Church needs to spread the Gospel, caring for... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost in St. Peter's Square on June 4, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope on Pentecost: Division isn’t from the Holy Spirit

On Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis said that division doesn’t come from the Holy Spirit, who forms the universal Church with... Read more

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Pope prays for victims of terror attack in central London

Pope Francis offered his prayers after Mass on Pentecost Sunday for the victims of the terrorist attack at London Bridge.  Read more

Rose petals shower from the ceiling of the Pantheon, a Pentecost tradition in Rome symbolizing the descent of the Holy Spirit. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are for everyone, Pope Francis says

On Saturday, during a prayer vigil with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Pope Francis said that the grace of the Holy... Read more

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Catholic bishops respond to tragic terrorist attacks in London

Catholic Cardinals and bishops throughout the world are offering their prayers after the terrorist attack in London last night that... Read more