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Video shows ISIS destroying Catholic church, threatening Rome
A new video has been released showing ISIS militants in the Philippines threatening to come to Rome as they desecrate... Read more
This church sheltered 800 people during the Barcelona terror attack
Amid the horror and chaos of the Aug. 17 terrorist attack in Barcelona, more than 800 people found shelter in... Read more
Marawi conflict is not a religious war, Philippine bishops insist
As violent conflict unleashed by Islamic militants in the Filipino city of Marawi continues to rage, the nation's bishops have... Read more
Terrorists desecrate Eucharist, destroy Catholic chapel in the Philippines
Last week, members of a terrorist group destroyed a Catholic chapel, desecrating consecrated hosts and religious icons, during a nine-hour... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Tehran attacks
After twin terrorist attacks killed at least 17 people in Tehran, Iran, earlier this week, Pope Francis condemned the 'barbaric'... Read more
Imams, religious leaders voice 'utter disgust' after London attack
More than 130 imams and religious leaders throughout the UK have joined voices in strongly condemning recent terrorist attacks in... Read more
Pope Francis condemns 'abhorrent' Kabul attack
After a major suicide bomb tore through a busy neighborhood in Kabul, killing at least 80 people, Pope Francis condemned... Read more
Indian politician suggests ransom fund for kidnapped priest
A member of India’s Legislative Assembly is encouraging the Church to raise money for the release of kidnapped priest Father... Read more
Manchester bishop: There is 'no justification' for horrific attack (Updated)
After what has been deemed a terrorist attack killed 22 people – mostly youth – at a theater in Manchester... Read more
Pope tells Egypt's authorities they have key role in brokering peace
Shortly after landing in Egypt on Friday, Pope Francis denounced violent fundamentalism in his speech to civil authorities, telling them... Read more
Despite deadly attacks, Pope Francis will still go to Egypt
The Vatican confirmed Monday that Pope Francis' trip to Egypt at the end of the month will go on as... Read more
Pope prays for victims of attack on church in Egypt
After a bomb blast killed nearly 30 people during Palm Sunday celebrations in Egypt, Pope Francis voiced his closeness to... Read more
Teen pleads guilty over plot to kill Pope during US visit
On Monday, 17 year-old Santos Colon of Lindenwold, New Jersey pleaded guilty to charges related to a plot to kill... Read more
Archbishop laments 'curse of terrorism' after St. Petersburg attack
Archbishop Paolo Pezzi of Moscow offered his prayers and condolences following a deadly explosion in the St. Petersburg metro on... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly London attack
After four people died in an apparent terrorist attack in London yesterday, Pope Francis has voiced his sorrow and solidarity... Read more
Prayers go out amid confusion, chaos following London attack
Church and government leaders offered prayers in the aftermath of an attack in London on Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Pope meets families of victims from deadly Bangladesh attack
Pope Francis met Wednesday morning with the families of nine of the victims of a terrorist attack which took place... Read more
Pope prays for victims of terrorist attacks in Iraq and Pakistan
After leading the Angelus Sunday, Pope Francis prayed for all those affected by violence and war around the world, particularly... Read more
Salesians to participate in novena for safe release of Fr. Tom
On the 10 month anniversary of the kidnapping of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil in Yemen, the Salesians are inviting people around... Read more
