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ISIS deploys child soldiers to keep Christians from returning to Mosul Watch

Image of Cubs of the Caliphate are being used to guard Mosul from Christians attempting to return home.

Now that Mosul, Iraq is mostly cleared of ISIS' presence, many Christians are attempting to return to their homes. LOS ANGELES, CA ... continue reading


Ancient Christian treasure discovered near Jerusalem Watch

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Christians in ancient Jerusalem were forced to flee invading Persian forces and many fell to invader swords - but what did they leave ... continue reading


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Mass grave reveals several children's bodies and brings one hardened soldier to tears Watch

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A mass grave was discovered in Mosul, Iraq, containing 24 bodies - most of which were children. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Iraqi ... continue reading


Syrian women share unspeakable and heartbreaking horrors of the Syrian Civil War Watch

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<i>Warning: The following article contains graphic depictions of violence that readers may find disturbing.</i> Aleppo, Syria ... continue reading


ISIS uses Holy Virgin as target practice and runs Christians from the Nineveh Plains Watch

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A group of journalists and members from Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) went to the Nineveh Plains for the first time since ISIS blew ... continue reading


The site for one of Jesus' important miracles may disappear FOREVER Watch

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Jesus performed many miracles, each used to teach people important lessons about life, love and faith; but one of Jesus' most well-known ... continue reading


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Heartbreaking Lenten letter from Syria describes the 5 main horrors of the Syrian Civil War Watch

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Archbishop Samir Nassar, the Marionite Archbishop of Damascus, wrote a pastoral letter on Ash Monday, the day Lent begins in the Eastern ... continue reading


New pilgrimage route recreates Jesus' footsteps - Will YOU follow Christ? Watch

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Some take pilgrimages to atone for sins, others simply desire time to fulfill their spiritual needs. Regardless of why people choose to ... continue reading


Innocent children forced into horrid orphanages and a life of terrorism Watch

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Innocent and terrified boys, aged from three to 16, entered what appeared to be a Mosul orphanage with tears streaming down their faces ... continue reading


Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes survives Jewish extremist attack - Celebrates first Mass in 2 years Watch

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 has reopened (Bettina & Dominique Zygmont/Flickr).

After eight months and about $1 million, the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes in Tabgha on the Sea of Galilee has ... continue reading


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