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Archbishop finds visiting children injured in Pakistan bombing ‘truly difficult’

March 30, 2016

MANCHESTER, England - Archbishop Sebastian Shaw of Lahore, Pakistan, said he was grief stricken while visiting hospitalized child victims of an Easter bomb attack in a city park.

Christian religious leaders call for forgiveness after Pakistan attack

March 30, 2016

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Christian religious leaders across Asia called for Muslims to take a stand against Islamic extremists, seek reconciliation and forgiveness, and pursue a peaceful interpretation of religion in the aftermath of the Easter massacre at a public park in Pakistan.

Easter attacks in Pakistan not first time Christians targeted

March 30, 2016

KARACHI, Pakistan - The terrorist attack that killed more than 70 people in a Lahore park on Easter was not the first time that Christians in the Islamic country have been targeted, and observers say that, as things stand, it will not be the last time.

Catholic leaders reflect on life, work of EWTN founder Mother Angelica

March 29, 2016

WASHINGTON - Mother Angelica "reflected the Gospel commission to go forth and make disciples of all nations" said Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. bishops' conference.

Pope asks Pakistan government to ensure safety of Christians

March 28, 2016

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis appealed to the government of Pakistan to take steps to ensure the safety of the country's Christians and other minorities the day after a terrorist bombing killed at least 70 people and injured more than 300 who were spending Easter afternoon in a public park.

Bishop says he believes Salesian priest kidnapped in Yemen is still alive

March 28, 2016

VATICAN CITY - The bishop who leads the apostolic vicariate that includes Yemen said he has "strong indications" that Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil "is still alive in the hands of his kidnappers."

Way of the Cross a strong Lenten tradition in migrant communities

March 25, 2016

KINGSBURG, Calif. - Every year on Good Friday, Catholic communities throughout the world re-enact the Way of the Cross with live performances of the story of Christ’s final journey of His earthly life as a powerful reminder of His suffering and sacrifice.

Stations of the Cross for deaf help them follow the Passion

March 25, 2016

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Praying the Stations of the Cross is a popular Lenten activity for Catholics, but for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, it can be a difficult, sometimes impossible challenge to follow along with the story of Jesus’ Passion.

Pilgrims walk at the heart of the Gospels at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

March 25, 2016

There’s nothing quite like the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to give one a sense of the origins of Christianity.

Brussels archbishop thanks Christians for support after attacks

March 24, 2016

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.