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April 28, 2016

Lebanese cardinal calls for EU to help end Mideast conflicts

Syrian girls walk near garbage inside an informal refugee camp in Zahle, Lebanon. Lebanon continues to bear the brunt of absorbing massive numbers of refugees.

BRUSSELS – Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai urged the international community and the European Parliament to stop the wars in the Middle East through dialogue, and he called for a return of the displaced to their countries of origin.

Published in International
March 24, 2016

Brussels archbishop thanks Christians for support after attacks

A woman consoles her children at a street memorial March 23 following bomb attacks in Brussels. Three nearly simultaneous attacks March 22 claimed the lives of dozens and injured more than 200.

OXFORD, England - The Brussels archbishop thanked Christians for gestures of support in the wake of bomb attacks in his city and urged Belgians not to react by stoking anti-foreigner feeling.

Published in International
March 23, 2016

Belgian religious groups condemn Brussels attacks

A man places flowers on a street memorial March 23 following bomb attacks in Brussels. Three nearly simultaneous attacks March 22 claimed the lives of dozens and injured more than 200.

Belgian Muslim and Catholic organizations are condemning the terrorist bombings in Brussels.

Published in International
March 22, 2016

Pope condemns 'blind violence' of Brussels attacks

Injured people are seen at the scene of explosions at Zaventem airport near Brussels March 22.

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, condemning the "blind violence" of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, offered his prayers to the victims, the injured, their families and all those offering assistance in the aftermath of the bombings.

Published in International