Priest shot while celebrating Mass in Myanmar
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Priest shot while celebrating Mass in Myanmar

MYITKYINA (UCAN): Unknown assailants gunned down and seriously injured Father Paul Khwi Shane Aung, while…

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End savagery of war with dialogue and respect for human rights, pope says
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End savagery of war with dialogue and respect for human rights, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis called on the international community to ban surrogate pregnancy, calling it…

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As people prayed for peace, hundreds killed in Gaza hospital rocket strike
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As people prayed for peace, hundreds killed in Gaza hospital rocket strike

JERUSALEM (OSV News): While Christian faithful across the globe prayed and fasted for peace in…

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Pope calls parish staff in Gaza
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Pope calls parish staff in Gaza

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis phoned the Holy Family parish—the only Catholic parish in Gaza—on the…

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Violence undermines aspirations of Palestinians and Israelis, cardinal says
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Violence undermines aspirations of Palestinians and Israelis, cardinal says

VATICAN (CNS): “I would have never thought to begin today my speech with the dutiful,…

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Best way to prevent trafficking is to end conflicts, says religious sister
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Best way to prevent trafficking is to end conflicts, says religious sister

ROME (CNS): Protecting the human rights of people fleeing from or caught up in conflict…

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Israeli occupation of Palestine is cause of conflict Christian leaders say
Posted in Asia Human Rights International

Israeli occupation of Palestine is cause of conflict Christian leaders say

JERUSALEM (CNS): The Israeli “military occupation of Palestine” is the “root cause” of the continuing…

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