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Iraqi church formerly defaced by ISIS rededicated on Assumption feast Watch
An Iraqi church damaged and defaced by the Islamic State in 2014 was rededicated Thursday for the parish's celebration of the Feast of the ... continue reading
Inter-religious leaders in Pakistan urge protections for religious minorities Watch
Catholic and other religious leaders signed a joint resolution Thursday encouraging the Pakistani government to adopt policies to protect ... continue reading
Amid extreme flooding in Pakistan, Catholic volunteers step up Watch
A 52-year-old Caritas volunteer helped rescue more than two dozen families from a recent flood in Karachi, Pakistan. Karachi, ... continue reading
Iraqi archbishop reflects on Christian community five years after ISIS takeover Watch
Five years on from the conquering of Christian communities in Iraq by the so-called Islamic State, Christians in the country remain at the ... continue reading
The Lebanese saint who unites Christians and Muslims Watch
St. Charbel Makhlouf is known in Lebanon for the miraculous healings of those who visit his tomb to seek his intercession '" both ... continue reading
Sri Lankan church re-consecrated, cardinal challenges government Watch
One of the churches in Sri Lanka damaged in attacks on Easter was re-consecrated Sunday. During the ceremony, the Archbishop of Colombo ... continue reading
South Asia floods: 'Everything is coming to a complete standstill' Watch
Catholic Relief Services is working with local partners to provide aid amid severe flooding and landslides in parts of India, Nepal, and ... continue reading
Amid political uncertainty, Haitian bishops announce year of prayer Watch
The Catholic bishops of Haiti have announced a year of prayer and adoration for the country, which continues to face heightened tensions ... continue reading
Chile ends statute of limitations for sex crimes with underage victims Watch
Chile has removed the statute of limitation on sex crimes against children and adolescents, though the new law is not retroactive. The move ... continue reading
Ecuador march protests abortion, gay marriage Watch
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Guayaquil, Ecuador on June 22 in support of life, marriage, conscience protections, and parental ... continue reading