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Pope Benedict in Cyprus: The World Needs the Cross to Be Set Free and find True Hope

Image of Pope Benedict XVI: ' The Cross is not just a private symbol of devotion, it is not just a badge of membership of a certain group within society, and in its deepest meaning it has nothing to do with the imposition of a creed or a philosophy by force. It speaks of hope, it speaks of love, it speaks of the victory of non-violence over oppression, it speaks of God raising up the lowly, empowering the weak,conquering division, and overcoming hatred with love.'

'A world without the Cross would be a world without hope, a world in which torture and brutality would go unchecked, the weak would be ... continue reading

Catholic Bishop Luigi Padovese Assassinated in Southern Turkey

Image of (Bishop Luigi Padovese) The prelate's driver and aide, a Muslim who had worked for the prelate for some time, is thought to have attacked the bishop with a knife.

An aide stabbed the prelate to death. A pastor closely involved in ecumenical work and in the dialogue with Islam, he was getting ready to ... continue reading

Holy See Decries Violence Aboard Gaza Aid Flotilla

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'As is known, the Holy See is always against the use of violence, wherever it comes from, as it makes ever more difficult the search for ... continue reading

State of alert throughout Israel. 'Brink of War or New Intifada'

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Toll from attack rises to 19 dead. Roads to the West Bank and the Gaza crossings closed. Access to Temple Mount mosques forbidden. Raed ... continue reading

2010 On Track to Be Deadliest Year for U.S. Forces in Almost Nine-Year-Long Afghanistan War

Image of U.S. soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, kneel as Father Carl Subler, a chaplain and captain, celebrates mass in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP photo)

137 U.S. troops have died in Afghanistan since the first of the year, making the first five months of 2010 the deadliest ... continue reading

Guest Opinion: Deal Hudson, Ph.D. Asks, 'Remember the Palestinians'

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Many Israelis believe it's in their best interest to seek a two-state solution and end the occupation, and many Palestinians know that ... continue reading

500-strong Mob of Muslim Extremists Attack Catholic church

Image of Several people are injured during the attack, five seriously.Police are after 17 Muslims who fled following the incident.

The extremist mob attacked everyone present at a construction site. DHAKA (AsiaNews) – A mob of more than 500 Muslim extremists ... continue reading

Pakistani Christian Couple Refuse to Convert to Islam. Husband Burned, Wife Raped

Image of Arshed Masih, 38, is still fighting for his life in Holy Family Hospital.

Their three children, ranging from 7 and 12, were forced to watch their parents brutalized. ISLAMABAD (AsiaNews) – Arshed Masih, 38, ... continue reading

Mosul, Iraq: Another Targeted Execution of an Iraqi Christian

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Sabah Yacoub Adam, 55, a married Chaldean Catholic and father of a child, was killed in cold blood. BAGHDAD (AsiaNews) – Another ... continue reading

Iraqi Christians Prepare to Vote in March 7th Election

Image of Iraqi Christians seek equal representation and protection under the law.

We are faced with the opportunity to stand with them in our Baptismal communion and show our solidarity through prayer. NASHVILLE, TN ... continue reading

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