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Jerusalem Temple Mount reopened after a Sunday of violence

Image of Nine Israeli police officers were wounded slightly and at least 21 Arab rioters were arrested during clashes which took place the Mount, in the alleyways of the Muslim Quarter and in East Jerusalem.

Fueled by Palestinian warnings about a supposed 'Jewish threat' to the Temple Mount, Arab Muslims attacked Israeli police on Sunday at the ... continue reading

Terrorist Car Bomb Attack Kills 100 in Pakistan

Image of The site where the terrorists car bomb exploded.

This recent incident comes on the heels of increasing violence in both Iraq and Afghanistan. It also intensifies the growing concern within ... continue reading

Archbishop of Kirkuk: Iraq has been a 'Country of Martyrs'

Image of 'In every Mass' - added the archbishop of Kirkuk – 'we are called upon to make the sacrifice of Christ in our life, in his words; take, break, give ... Do this in memory of me: this is the sacred history of Christians and ... their journey'.

Diocese remembers 409 AD when hundreds of Christians were beheaded for their faith and long history of Iraqi Christian Martyrs. Kirkuk ... continue reading

Iraq: Christian Nurse is Tortured and Killed

Image of Iraqi Mourners upon hearing the news of the brutal killing of a Christian nurse.

Imad Elias Abdul Karim, a 55 year-old Christian nurse, was kidnapped in front of his home. His body showed 'obvious signs of torture'. ... continue reading

Archbishop Sako Worried for Christians in Iraq

Image of Archbishop Sako (pictured) had made a public appeal for the man's release.

The 55 yr old Christian Nurse, the father of two children, had been tortured. His dead body was found on the streets of Kirkuk. KIRKUK, ... continue reading

Pope Addresses Attacks on Christians with President of Pakistan

Image of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari (pictured) and Benedict XVI have discussed anti-Christian violence in Pakistan.

Christians are urging the repeal of an anti-blasphemy law, which they claim gives Muslims 'an invisible sword.' CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy ... continue reading

Christian Tombs Desecrated in Istanbul Cemetery

Image of (Photo: Nikos Manginas) Outraged and grieved by what happened, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (pictured) went to see the desecrated cemetery, asking why such acts continue to strike Christian graveyards.

About 90 tombstones were broken and the local press failed to report it. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visited the cemetery. ISTANBUL ... continue reading

Pope calls a Special Synod for the Middle East in 2010

Image of A Vatican handout picture of Pope Benedict XVI praying at the tomb of Jesus inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem in May. Pope Benedict XVI is planning to summon a special synod of bishops to discuss the Middle East in October next year, the Vatican said in a statement.

Pope Benedict XVI announced this Synod during a meeting with Archbishops and Patriarchs of the East. CASTEL GANDOLFO (AsiaNews) - Pope ... continue reading

Patriarch: Christians are Fleeing Holy City

Image of Patriarch Fouad Twal.

Christians now only form substantial populations in Bethlehem, in the Palestinian territories, and Nazareth in Israel. LONDON (UK Catholic ... continue reading

Pakistan: Police Assault Catholic Crowd at Funeral

Image of Catholic leaders have called for a credible investigation into what they consider a case of 'murder'.

Police attack mourners during the burial ceremony. Witnesses say police used tear gas against the crowd, injuring some and arresting ... continue reading

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