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Missionary priest kidnapped in Nigeria Watch
An Italian Catholic priest, who is a member of the Neocatechumenal Way, was kidnapped on Thursday by armed men in Benin City, Nigeria, ... continue reading
Why have ONE MILLION South Sudanese people entered Uganda? Watch
The tally of South Sudanese refugees entering Uganda for shelter and safety marked 1 million this week, in what is now the world's fastest ... continue reading
Massive mudslide in Sierra Leone impacts 9,000 people, Catholic Relief Services, Red Cross, aiding survivors Watch
A massive mudslide in Sierra Leone's capital city has left hundreds dead and thousands homeless, with relief agencies hurrying to respond. ... continue reading
Bloody massacre at St. Philip's Catholic Church leaves at least 11 dead Watch
At least 11 people are dead after a gunman opened fire during Mass at the St. Philip Catholic Church in southeastern Nigeria early Sunday. ... continue reading
Two Catholic priests kidnapped after violent attack by 10 assailants Watch
Two Catholic priests were abducted in the Democratic Republic of Congo Sunday night. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Father Charles ... continue reading
'Half-Man-Half-Beast sent by the Devil' sparks fear in South African village (WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES)
A sheep in South Africa has given birth to what the village elders are calling a "half-human-half-beast sent by the devil." LOS ANGELES, CA ... continue reading
Murdered Priests: Clergy need protection in wake of horrifying circumstances Watch
After determining that one of their confreres was murdered two weeks ago, the bishops of Cameroon have called on the national government to ... continue reading
How to get Pope Francis to visit South Sudan: Bishops offer encouraging advice Watch
The news that Pope Francis will not be able to visit South Sudan this year prompted the nation's bishops to voice reassurances that a ... continue reading
Suicide or Murder? Missing Bishop's body found dead in river Watch
Cameroon Bishop Jean-Marie Benoit Balla was found dead on June 1st. Bishop Balla was reported missing on May 30th after a note was ... continue reading
26 Coptic Christians BRUTALLY MURDERED on bus to St. Samuel Monastery - many of them CHILDREN Watch
Twenty-six Coptic Christians have been brutally murdered while on their way to the St. Samuel Monastery in Egypt. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic ... continue reading
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