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New pilgrimage brings Christians, Muslims, and Jews together in Holy Land at Abraham House

Monsignor Éric de Moulins-Beaufort, president of the French Bishops Conference, presides over the Mass that took place on Sept. 14, 2024, at Maison Abraham (Abraham House) in Jerusalem during the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of its foundation as a...
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Body of Armenian patriarch on path to possible sainthood returns to Lebanon

A large crowd gathered for the ceremony welcoming Patriarch Gregory Peter XV Agagianian's remains to Beirut's Martyrs' Square on Thursday, Sept 12, 2024. / Credit: Romy Haber/ACI Mena ACI MENA, Sep 15, 2024 / 07:00 am (CNA). On Thursday, Sept. 12, the...

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Catholic bishops, Church leaders in Africa laud ACI Africa ahead of its 5th anniversary

Church leaders celebrate at a launch event ahead of ACI...
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Iraqi priest recounts night of exodus, ISIS invasion a decade later

Father Martin Banni in front of St. Barbara’s Shrine carrying...
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Maronite Church in Lebanon celebrates beatification of 17th-century scholar and patriarch

An estimated 7,000 people gathered to celebrate the beatification of...
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Pope Francis establishes new diocese in Angola, appoints its first bishop

Pope Francis on Aug. 1, 2024, appointed Bishop Estêvão Binga to lead the newly...
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Between earth and sky: ‘Lady of the East’ statue rises in Syria

The preparation of the crane at the Tower of Our...
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‘I was deceived’: Bishop in Nigeria revokes ordination of deacons due to fraud

The bishop of Nigeria’s Diocese of Lokoja, Bishop Martin Dada...
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‘Survival mentality’ is impeding authentic formation in Africa’s seminaries, priest says

Seminarians and their teachers at St. Augustine Major Seminary in...
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Second round of aid delivered to Gaza by Latin Patriarchate and Order of Malta

In a July 24 press release, the Latin Patriarchate of...
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Chaldean bishops reject blessing of same-sex unions

The 2024 Synod of the Chaldean Church in Baghdad, Iraq....
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The enduring faith of St. Charbel: Thousands celebrate in Lebanon

Thousands turned out for a Eucharistic procession followed by the...
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Christian watchdog calls on U.S. to recognize persecution of Christians in Nigeria

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Thousands expected at annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Muxima Shrine in Angola

Thousands of pilgrims are expected to participate in the 2024...
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