Terrorist attacks
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Attack in Germany: Catholic, Jewish leaders weigh in on deadly terror before key elections
Religious and political figures are embroiled in a debate about Europe’s hot-button issues: terrorism, mass migration, knife crime, and Islamist... Read more
French government warns of ‘very high’ terrorist threat on Catholic solemnity
According to BFMTV, the French minister of the interior instructed local officials to advise Christian leaders on preventative security measures. Read more
Pope Francis calls for prayers, sends condolences to Muslims, Christians killed in Burkina Faso
“We pray for the victims of the recent attacks on places of worship in Burkina Faso,” a papal aide read... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of bombing of Catholic Mass in the Philippines
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Dec. 3 blast in a university gymnasium. Read more
FBI director: Religious hate crimes against Jewish population ‘wildly disproportionate’
The FBI director said the attacks were coming “from racially and ethnically motivated violent extremists,” including “ISIS-inspired violent extremists.” Read more
‘God was with us on the stairwell’: A hero of 9/11 finds his vocation
The trial of that day, and in the years that followed, uncovered a trial of faith for Deacon Paul Carris. Read more
Christians in Pakistan celebrate Christmas amid heightened security
For the last few weeks, law enforcement agencies put into place comprehensive security arrangements for church services held on Christmas. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Islamic terrorist attack in Somalia
Somalia’s president said that at least 100 people were killed in the terrorist attack. Read more
Congressional bill aims to protect pro-life pregnancy centers against ‘terror attacks’
The bil would require the Biden administration to publicly report its handling of the investigation of those engaging in “domestic... Read more
Austria’s Catholic bishops: Pray for victims of Vienna terror attack
Austria’s Catholic bishops have appealed for prayers for the victims of Monday night’s terror attack in Vienna. Read more
French police make six arrests over Nice terror attack
French police have arrested a total of six men in their investigation into the attack on the Basilica of Notre-Dame... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of terrorist attack at French basilica
After three people were killed in a terrorist attack in a basilica in Nice, France, on Thursday, a Vatican spokesman... Read more
French Catholic bishops ask churches to toll bells in memory of three killed in basilica attack
The French bishops asked churches across the country to toll their bells Thursday in memory of three people killed at... Read more
At least seven Christians killed in attack on bus in Egypt
At least seven Coptic Christians were killed and 12 more injured in Egypt when a bus traveling to a desert... Read more
Pope Francis prays for end to ‘inhuman violence’ after recent terrorist attacks
On Sunday Pope Francis prayed for the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Spain, Burkina Faso and Finland, asking the... Read more
Pope Francis, Spanish bishops offer prayers after Barcelona terrorist attack
Catholic leaders voiced prayers for victims after a van sped into a crowd of people in the Las Ramblas tourist... Read more
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
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
