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DRC bishops stress need for ceasefire, dialogue, and human dignity

Pope Francis met the Catholic bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo on his final day in Kinshasa on Feb. 3, 2023 / Elias Turk/CNA ACI Africa, Feb 12, 2025 / 10:15 am (CNA). The leadership of the Justice, Peace, and Development...
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German theologian and journalist explores the legacy of Iraq’s Christians

German theologian and journalist Matthias Kopp — spokesman for the German Bishops’ Conference and a consultant to the Vatican Dicastery for Communication — was in Iraq this past week to present his new book, “The Christian Legacy in Iraq.” /...

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St. Josephine Bakhita’s feast day marks anti-human trafficking campaign launch in Africa

A poster announces a campaign organized by the Pan-African Catholic...
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As fighting rages on in Eastern DR Congo, Catholic charity steps up humanitarian response

In a Jan. 29, 2025, report, the leadership of the...
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Journalists in Nigeria urged to speak up, expose all forms of Christian persecution

Father Hyacinth Ementa Ichoku. / Credit: ACI Africa ACI Africa, Jan...
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Vatican’s first envoy to postwar Syria sees a nation with ‘a desire for life’

Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti presides over the Divine Liturgy at the...
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PHOTOS: Challenges and triumphs: The custos of the Holy Land reflects on 9 years

Father Francesco Patton, custos of the Holy Land, stops at...
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Catholic bishops appeal for calm ahead of Benin’s 2026 elections

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin. / Credit: Episcopal...
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Cardinal Pizzaballa on truce between Israel and Hamas: ‘It was absolutely necessary’

The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, speaks with...
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BREAKING: Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal in Gaza, includes hostage release

A soldier passes by a wall covered with photos of...
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Nigeria tops report for number of Christians killed, kidnapped in 2024

Church at the Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Kaduna, Nigeria....
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Religious sisters abducted in Nigeria released, ‘in good health’ after weeklong captivity

On Jan. 7, 2025, two religious sisters were kidnapped in...
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Cardinal Parolin: Christians essential for peace, ‘fraternal coexistence’ in the Middle East

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin arrives prior to a...
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Angola archbishop: ‘I was on a list of people to be eliminated’

Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Archdiocese of Saurimo in...
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