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Pope condemns Tunisia attack as act against 'the sacredness of life'
On behalf of Pope Francis, the Vatican’s Secretariat of State has sent a letter to the archbishop of Tunisia, assuring... Read more
Leading Iraqi Christian calls on Muslims to confront 'culture of hatred'
The Chaldean Patriarch of Babylon has encouraged Iraqi Muslims to confront violent extremists, stressing the need to return to peaceful... Read more
Pope Francis decries Charlie Hebdo motivated attacks in Niger
Pope Francis condemned deadly protests in Niger during which dozens of churches were torched over the weekend, stressing that religious... Read more
Vatican condemns 'horrible attack' on French newspaper
Pope Francis has voiced his “strongest condemnation” of the “horrible attack” on a French satirical newspaper that published insulting cartoons... Read more
Muslims must speak out against terrorism, violence, Pope insists
On his in-flight press conference returning from a three-day trip to Turkey, Pope Francis said that Muslim leaders around the... Read more
Is dialogue with terrorists a lost cause? Pope Francis says no
Speaking to journalists in-flight on his way back from Strasbourg, Pope Francis touched on dialogue with extremist terrorists – saying... Read more
Report: Boko Haram threatens regional capital in Nigeria
The militant Islamic group Boko Haram has surrounded Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, according to local leaders who charge... Read more
Love of God linked to love of man, archbishop reminds on 9/11
The 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States is a chance to mourn and... Read more
Global organization of religions proposed to counter terrorism
In a recent meeting with Pope Francis, former Israeli president Shimon Peres suggested forming an “Organization of United Relations” to... Read more
Catholics denounce use of hashtags for 'paramilitary warfare'
Reacting to an internet campaign launched by ISIS threatening the life of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff, Catholic leaders stressed that... Read more
Prayer a stronghold in life, death of Catholic journalist James Foley
Prayer not only served as a source of strength for Catholic journalist James Foley – who was allegedly killed by... Read more
Pope laments loss of innocent life in Malaysian plane crash
Following the crash of a Malaysian passenger plane in eastern Ukraine yesterday, Pope Francis has offered prayers for the victims,... Read more
Nigerian bishop calls on global community to fight Boko Haram
One day after bombings in his city killed nearly 120, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, Nigeria, has called on the... Read more
Teenage girl recounts terror, violence of Boko Haram attacks
A teenage girl whose family members were murdered by members of the militant Islamist group Boko Haram is sharing her... Read more
Global community offers prayers, support after Kenya attack
A deadly terrorist attack at a shopping mall in the capital of Kenya has drawn prayers and condolences from across... Read more
Bishops release special Mass prayers for 9/11 anniversary
On the twelfth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the U.S. bishops have released special Mass intercessions to... Read more
US government condemns killings by Nigerian extremist group
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said the United States “strongly condemns” recent killings in Nigeria and an Aug.... Read more
US urged to recognize Nigerian extremist group as terrorists
Several U.S. religious liberty groups are renewing calls for the federal government to officially recognize Nigerian Islamic extremist group Boko... Read more
Drone use prompts Catholic call for greater caution
Catholic leaders and academics have outlined the need for greater public discussion on the American policy of using drones to... Read more
Archdiocese of Boston urges prayers after marathon explosions
As local police report at least two people dead and dozens injured following a pair of explosions at the finish... Read more
