Pope Francis to Catholics: Do Not Fear Persecution or Violence
Pope Francis said in addition to persecution, another tangible situation a disciple of Jesus may find him or herself facing is hostility toward the faith and the Word of God.
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Turkey Calls US Religious Freedom Commission's Assessment ‘Biased’
The commission wrote that “religious freedom conditions in Turkey remained worrisome” in 2019, “with the perpetuation of restrictive and intrusive governmental policies on religious practice and a marked increase in incidents of vandalism and societal violence against religious minorities.”
Vatican Condemns Religious Violence in Ramadan Statement
Religious freedom advocates, including the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) have drawn attention to an increasing number of attacks on churches, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship in recent years.
Congressman Chris Smith Warns: Don’t Forget Trafficking Victims Amid Pandemic
In his remarks, Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey stressed that the plight of trafficking victims may be worsened by coronavirus lockdowns.
US Bishops Again Call for Prayer and Action Following Odessa Mass Shooting
‘Epidemic’ of violence needs solution, they said, after Texas gunman leaves at least seven dead and more than 20 injured.
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Shootings in US
The U.S. Bishops address the tragic shootings calling them an ‘epidemic against life that we must, in justice, face.’
Pope Francis Joins Worldwide Mourning After New Zealand Mosque Attacks
On Friday, at least 49 people were killed in attacks on two Muslim places of worship in the city of Christchurch.
Gunman Kills One at Catholic Store in Missouri
Perpetrator remains on the loose after shooting a woman and sexually assaulting another at the Catholic Supply of St. Louis retail store in Ballwin, Missouri.
At Least 42 Dead in Cathedral Attack in Central African Republic
Many of the people killed were refugees sheltering at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Alindao.
Thousands March in Support of Nicaraguan Bishops
The streets of Nicaragua were filled July 28 by thousands of demonstrators supporting the country’s bishops and priests after repeated attacks by paramilitaries with ties to the government.
