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Archbishop Aquila praises heroic actions during theater shooting
Those who offered their lives to save their loved ones in the recent Colorado theater shooting exemplified the Christian virtues... Read more
Chaplain says faith can help officers cope with Aurora shooting
A strong faith in God can play an important role for law enforcement officers struggling to deal with the aftermath... Read more
Islamists attack Christians, Iraqi refugees in Damascus
The Syrian rebels’ attack on Damascus has allowed radical Islamist groups to attack Iraqi refugees, Christians allegedly loyal to the... Read more
Denver bishop urges hope at vigil for shooting victims
Bishop James D. Conley of Denver delivered the invocation at a non-denominational Sunday evening vigil for the victims of the... Read more
Pastors of Aurora churches comfort, encourage parishioners
The pastor of an Aurora parish mourning the death of one of their own in a July 20 mass shooting,... Read more
Pope Benedict 'deeply shocked' by Aurora tragedy
Pope Benedict XVI is “deeply shocked by the senseless violence” carried out by a lone gunman who injured 58 people... Read more
Catholic chaplain helps families and survivors after Aurora shootings
At Swedish Medical Center, where 23 victims of a deadly movie theater attack were brought in the early hours of... Read more
Mass in Aurora draws people seeking answers to tragedy
In his homily following a July 20 mass shooting in Aurora, Colo., Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila reminded a crowd... Read more
Archbishop Aquila to say Mass for theater massacre victims
On Friday evening Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver will preside over a Mass at Queen of Peace Catholic Church... Read more
Local priest reacts to ‘terrible’ theater shootings
Aurora priest Father Mauricio Bermudez said the murderous movie theater shootings have had a “devastating” effect on the community. Read more
Denver's bishops grieve with community after shooting massacre
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and auxiliary Bishop James D. Conley mourned with the Denver community after a gunman opened fire... Read more
Syrian archbishop laments continued violence
Maronite Archbishop Samir Nassar of Damascus spoke out against the violent conflict between government and rebel forces in Syria, drawing... Read more
Congressional hearing examines violence against Christians in Nigeria
Witnesses at a recent Congressional subcommittee hearing discussed continuing attacks by terrorists in Nigeria and ways that the United States... Read more
Franciscans in Syria call for dialogue not weapons
The Franciscans in Syria are calling upon foreign powers to stop sending arms to the country after reports that over... Read more
Nigerian archbishop hopes for definitive end to violence
Archbishop Ignatius A. Kaigama is concerned over the seemingly endless violence against Christians that claimed at least 58 lives this... Read more
Pope prays for Syria as worries of larger conflict loom
Pope Benedict XVI is praying that Syria ends its internal conflict, which he believes could have very serious consequences for... Read more
Syrian bishop says civil war not the only option
One of Syria's most senior Catholic bishops believes his country can still regain the path to peace and reform despite... Read more
One thousand more Syrian Christians flee after ultimatum
An ultimatum from the Syrian armed opposition’s military chief caused over 1,000 Christians to flee the west Syrian town of... Read more
Cardinal says social conflicts can only be solved with truth, order
Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima has reiterated the Church’s call to peace and said social conflicts can only be... Read more
