International News

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Museum of the Bible allies with Israeli antiquities agency

August 23, 2015

WASHINGTON - A Christian family’s ambitious Bible museum project has forged a key alliance with the Israel Antiquities Authority, giving treasures from the Holy Land a temporary home just steps from the National Mall.

Malaysia’s response to refugees, migrants studied during U.S. bishops' trip

August 23, 2015

WASHINGTON - Exploitation and discrimination abound among refugees from Myanmar's ethnic minority communities who have landed in Malaysia, a five-member contingent from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops learned.

Cross-country pro-life trek is 'life changing,' says Crossroads walker

August 22, 2015

WASHINGTON - Liz Moran said the experience of trekking across the United States this summer to spread the Catholic Church's pro-life message was "life changing."

In Ireland, U.S. cardinals praise role of immigrants

August 22, 2015

KNOCK, Ireland - Two American cardinals of Irish descent praised the role of immigrants -- especially Irish -- in building the United States.

Bishop calls same-sex wedding event 'sad day for Puerto Rican society'

August 21, 2015

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rican Catholics have been quite outspoken against same-sex marriage, but their voices were not as strong during or after a massive outdoor same-sex wedding ceremony supported by government.

Cuban church officials say they need Pope Francis, 'missionary of mercy’

August 21, 2015

WASHINGTON - Ever since Pope Francis' visit to Cuba was announced, Cuban church officials have billed him as the "missionary of mercy."

Philippine advocates plan to use 'Laudato Si'' to energize their work

August 20, 2015

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine environmentalists and advocates for farmers, fishers and the poor praised lauded the recently released encyclical, "Laudato Si'," as "affirmation" for their causes and said that, using it as a guide, they were ready to get to work.

Christian educators say Israeli policies could force school closures

August 19, 2015

AMMAN, Jordan - Israel's Ministry of Education may force dozens of Christian schools to shut their doors this school year, but a Catholic priest is hoping a meeting with government officials can avoid that.

Colombian guerrillas hope to meet Pope in Cuba as peace talks continue

August 19, 2015

VATICAN CITY - Representatives of Colombia's largest guerrilla movement have asked to meet Pope Francis in Cuba in September and have requested the Catholic Church name a permanent delegate to their peace negotiations with the government.

Head of Scottish bishops apologizes to abuse victims, Catholics

August 18, 2015

GLASGOW, Scotland - The president of the Scottish bishops' conference offered a "profound apology" to victims of child abuse following a national review of Church safeguarding procedures.