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Jews ordered to register in east Ukraine

April 17, 2014

Jews in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk where pro-Russian militants have taken over government buildings were told they have to “register” with the Ukrainians who are trying to make the city become part of Russia, according to Israeli media.

Nigerian Church condemns bombing that claimed at least 71 lives

April 17, 2014

LAGOS, Nigeria - The Catholic Church in Nigeria condemned the morning rush hour bombing of a bus station near the capital of Abuja that killed at least 71 people and injured dozens more April 14.

Pope offers support as Catholic agencies assist Chilean fire victims

April 17, 2014

With fire still raging in parts of the historic city of Valparaiso, Chile, Caritas Chile and the Diocese of Valparaiso opened a bank account to help more than 10,000 people forced from their homes.

Syrian Christian refugees fleeing to Jordan on the rise, Caritas says

April 16, 2014

VATICAN CITY - The influx of Syrian Christian refugees into Jordan is on the rise, said the head of Caritas Jordan.

Vatican was not ordered to appear before U.N. committee, spokesman says

April 15, 2014

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican's scheduled May appearance before a United Nations committee monitoring adherence to an anti-torture treaty is being done willingly and not because church officials were ordered to appear for questioning, the Vatican spokesman said.

Priests on front line in Italy's battle against Mafias

April 15, 2014

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis' dramatic appearance at a March prayer vigil with the families of Mafia victims, where he said he would plead on bended knee with Mafia bosses to "stop doing evil," has highlighted the Catholic Church's role in combatting Italian organized crime.

Killings at Jewish community center mourned; Catholic woman among dead

April 15, 2014

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Outpourings of grief and support came in response to the murder of three people at two Jewish-run facilities in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park April 13, the day before the Jewish feast of Passover was to begin.

Obama praises Pope Francis at Easter breakfast

April 14, 2014

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama praised Francis during an Easter prayer breakfast at the White House, April 14.

Pope: During Holy Week, ask which Gospel character you resemble

April 14, 2014

VATICAN CITY - Preceded by young people and clergy waving tall palm branches, Pope Francis began his Holy Week liturgies by encouraging people to ask themselves which personality in the Gospel accounts of Jesus' passion, death and resurrection they resemble most.

Indian sisters nurture hope, reconciliation in teeming South Sudan camp

April 13, 2014

JUBA, South Sudan - When South Sudan's fledgling democracy suddenly unraveled in December, what started as political infighting within the country's ruling party quickly ripped along ethnic fault lines, often pitting neighbours against each other according to the tribal markings on their faces.