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Who are the Yazidis of Iraq (and Why are They Facing Such Bitter Persecution?) – Richard Ostling, Get Religion

Faithful Catholic Professor Anthony Esolen Under Attack at Providence College - Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Have You Heard of Saint Death? Don’t Pray to It – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency

The Impact of Traditional Catholic Radio – Joe Sales

Archbishop Gomez: Christian Doctors Face Increasing Threats – Catholic News Agency

The Devil Wants You Isolated – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand

Quæritur: Bless or Exorcize New Home? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog

10 Totally Awesome Stained Glass Windows You Need to See to Believe – Laura Hensley, epicPew

Pope Francis’s Visit to Lutheran Sweden was Historic, but the Gulf between Catholicism and Lutheranism is Wider and Deeper than Ever – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald

Appearances – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today

A Compelling Case for the Holy Shroud of Turin – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald

Yes, Highlights (For Children) Magazine is Going Gay – Rod Dreher

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Palestinian Christians celebrate Easter Sunday Mass at Holy Family Church in Gaza City on March 31, amid the ongoing battles Israel and the Hamas militant group.

People Explain ‘Why I Go to Mass’

‘Why go to Mass on Sundays? It is not enough to answer that it is a precept of the Church. … We Christians need to participate in Sunday Mass because only with the grace of Jesus, with his living presence in us and among us, can we put into practice his commandment, and thus be his credible witnesses.’ —Pope Francis