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While religious leaders marked the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights this week by saying that more should be ... continue reading


Venezuelan archbishop condemns sex abuse committed by religious priest Watch

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Archbishop Jose Luis Azuaje Ayala of Maracaibo on Wednesday condemned the abuse of a female minor by Fr. Iván Marino Padial, for which ... continue reading


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At least seven Coptic Christians were killed and 12 more injured in Egypt when a bus traveling to a desert monastery south of Cairo was ... continue reading


Without Yemen ceasefire mass starvation looms, critics say Watch

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The possibility of mass starvation in Yemen continues as a military engagement over a major port city could block food and other aid for ... continue reading


Pakistani scrutiny for multiple NGOs could close Catholic Relief Services Watch

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Preparations for independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church cause tensions Watch

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In India, nun accuses bishop of rape Watch

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Authorities are investigating Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar after a Kerala nun accused him of raping her in 2014 and sexually abusing ... continue reading


Pope Francis speaks out against Gaza violence Watch

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Expressing his sorrow for those who have lost their lives, Pope Francis Wednesday called for peace and dialogue in the Middle East, which ... continue reading


One step closer to Jesus? Embassy moves to Jerusalem on May 14 Watch

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The road signs have already been changed to direct people to the new location. Situated in Jerusalem is a new United States embassy that ... continue reading


An undiscovered book of the Bible? Dead Sea Scroll fragment hints at missing manuscript Watch

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