"The Christians of Nigeria, both Catholic and Protestant, deserve attention, recognition and relief now."
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Almost 7,000 people out of work in Bethlehem’s tourism sector+
Virtually no pilgrims or tourists have visited Bethlehem since the outbreak began in March,
Some say it’s time to discern sainthood for U.S. women slain 40 years ago+
On Dec. 2, Maryknoll Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford, Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel and laywoman Jean Donovan will be remembered worldwide on the 40th anniversary of what many increasingly consider their martyrdom.
Vatican official marks anniversary of ‘martyred’ Jesuits+
While the anniversary of "our martyrs" comes in "a very different global and local context from previous years," it is nevertheless a reality that must always "be confronted with Gospel of Jesus Christ."
‘It is an attack on everyone’: Bishops react to Nice basilica murders+
Whether such violence occurs in a mosque, synagogue, temple or church ... it is an attack on everyone who seeks peace and closeness with our Creator.
Teen was ‘influencer for God,’ mother says on eve of son’s beatification+
'You see queues in front of a football match or an actor or rock singer, but you don't see a queue for the tabernacle where there is the real presence of God, God that lives among us.'
Catholics globally credit pope for encyclical’s call to uphold human dignity+
"Pope Francis is unflinching in his message" that focuses on solidarity with poor people globally.
Pope Francis calls for day of prayer, fasting for Lebanon+
The Pope has asked Catholics and all people of goodwill to observe Sept. 4 as a day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon.
Flying into a quarantine: U.S. seminarians create a ‘bubble’ in Rome+
The new students' courses at the pontifical universities in Rome begin in early October. Until then, they study Italian, pray, have in-house conferences and will begin to explore the city once their quarantine has ended.
U.S. bishops express solidarity with Lebanon, join pope in prayers+
At least 100 people were reported dead, more than 4,000 others were injured, and more than 100 people were missing.
