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Bishop David. M. O'Connell.

‘How many times can our hearts break?’ Bishop of Trenton asks after shooting

Jun 18, 2018

The Bishop of Trenton condemned gun violence and called for prayer in a statement following a shooting early Sunday that... Read more

Pope Francis at The Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on April 3, 2015.

Pope Francis grieved by 'senseless violence' of Texas church shooting

Nov 7, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his sorrow after 26 people were killed at a Baptist Church in Texas over the... Read more

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How should a Catholic respond to mass shootings?

Oct 5, 2017

By Matt Hadro

When Monsignor Robert Weiss gathered with parents in Connecticut, after 20 children were killed in a nearby shooting, the room... Read more

Las Vegas bishop calls for prayer after mass shooting

Oct 2, 2017

On Monday, the Bishop of Las Vegas, Joseph A. Pepe, voiced grief over a mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada,... Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea on Aug. 14, 2014.

Pope mourns victims of 'senseless' Las Vegas shooting

Oct 2, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Monday, Pope Francis offered his condolences and spiritual support to victims of a deadly shooting in Las Vegas that... Read more

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Why pray after tragedy? This Sandy Hook mother has an answer

Jul 21, 2016

By Kevin J. Jones

Some people have difficulty seeing the point of prayer in times of trouble. But for Magnificat magazine columnist Jennifer Hubbard,... Read more

A man leaves a note at a makeshift memorial honoring the five police officers killed in a July 7 shooting in Dallas, Texas.

Knights of Columbus launch novena for peace in response to US shootings

Jul 9, 2016

In the wake of violence across the nation this week, the Knights of Columbus have issued a campaign encouraging people... Read more

 Orlando police officers seen outside of Pulse nightclub after a fatal shooting and hostage situation on June 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida.

Catholic leaders urge prayer after horrific Orlando shooting

Jun 12, 2016

Following Saturday night's shooting at a nightclub in Orlando that killed 50 people, Catholic leaders from around the U.S. are... Read more

Employees evacuated by bus from site of mass shootings at Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, Calif. on Dec. 2, 2015.

San Bernardino bishop offers prayers in wake of mass shooting

Dec 2, 2015

Bishop Gerald R. Barnes of the Diocese of San Bernardino, Calif. requested prayers and offered his own after at least... Read more

Candlelight vigil for the victims of the Umpqua Community College shooting in Roseburg, Oregon, Oct. 1, 2015.

'You are not alone' - Oregon bishops, priests support a community in shock

Oct 2, 2015

By Mary Farrow

In the wake of a mass shooting at a community college in Roseburg, Oregon, members of a local Catholic parish... Read more

College students and others gather in prayer across the street where a gunman attacked a recruiting office in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 17, 2015.

After deadly Chattanooga shooting, bishop rallies 'shaken' community to prayer

Jul 17, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville is calling the faith community to prayer after Thursday’s fatal shooting at a military recruiting... Read more

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Healing and hope: Newtown's Catholic parish two years after shooting

Dec 14, 2014

By Mary Farrow

It was two years ago that Monsignor Robert Weiss rushed to the scene of the Sandy Hook elementary shooting, where... Read more

Mourners gather inside St. Rose of Lima Church at a vigil service for victims of the Sandy Hook School shooting Dec. 14, 2012 in Newtown, Conn.

Bishop: Christ's love conquers sorrow of Sandy Hook

Dec 14, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

One year after the murder of 20 school children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.,... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

Knights of Columbus aid ongoing response to Newtown shooting

Oct 2, 2013

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish of Newtown, Conn., received a $100,000 gift from the Knights of Columbus to support... Read more

Love conquers violence, cardinal says after Navy Yard shooting

Sep 18, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, prayed for the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting, saying victims and... Read more

Emergency vehicles and law enforcement personnel respond to shots at the Washington Navy Yard Sept. 16, 2013.

Leaders call for prayer in response to deadly DC shooting

Sep 16, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

U.S. leaders are offering prayers for the nation following a shooting at the Navy Yard in southeast Washington, D.C., that... Read more

A makeshift memorial outside St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church draws mourners on Dec. 16 after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown.

Elementary school massacre 'not part of God’s plan,' Newtown priest says

Dec 16, 2012

By CNA Staff

The motive behind the gunman whose Dec. 14 shooting rampage took the lives of 28 people, including 20 children, is... Read more

Mourners gather inside the St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church at a vigil service for victims of the Sandy Hook School shooting December 14, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut.

Church leaders express prayers, condolences over Sandy Hook shooting

Dec 15, 2012

By CNA Staff

Members of the Catholic hierarchy have expressed grief and sorrow over the Dec. 14 elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn.... Read more

 Connecticut State Police walk near the scene of an elementary school shooting on Dec. 14, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut.

Catholic priests respond quickly to Conn. school shooting

Dec 14, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Several priests of the Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport responded quickly to the mass murder of adults and schoolchildren at a... Read more