U.S., Iran Exchange Fire in Hormuz Skirmishes
A man waves an Iranian flag for a pro-government campaign under a billboard with graphic showing Strait of Hormuz and sewn lips of U.S. President Donald Trump in a square in downtown Tehran, Iran, on ...
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Holy Land Christian leaders want guarantees on protection of people, sites
Crux,Christian leaders in the Holy Land have asked for “an urgent dialogue” with Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian leaders “to ensure that no citizen or institution has to live under threat of violence or intimidation.”
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Catholic archdiocese of Malta says it could not have foreseen alleged ‘land grab’
The intricate dispute can be traced back to 1675.
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Catholic diocese apologizes after bishop tells kids that Santa Claus does not exist
A Roman Catholic diocese in Europe has issued an apology after its bishop told a group of children a couple of weeks before Christmas that Santa Claus does not exist.
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Guatemala’s president declares his country will become Latin America’s pro-life capital
The President of Guatemala has declared that his country will officially become the pro-life capital of Latin America early next year.
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Pope Francis appoints commissioner to oversee Rome basilica’s financial assets
St. Mary Major is one of four papal major basilicas in Rome.
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Pope Francis creates new foundation promoting principles of ‘Fratelli tutti’
The new body will foster spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica
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Iranian Newspaper Threatens Israel With Map of Iranian Military Targets
Iran’s state-affiliated newspaper Tehran Times sent a direct threat to Israel on Wednesday, publishing a map of the country highlighted with dozens of potential Iranian targets if the Islamic Republic chose to attack the Jewish State.
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Forty years after massacre in El Salvador, search for justice continues
Crux,On the 40th anniversary of one of the worst massacres in Latin American history, the head of the U.S. embassy in El Salvador said the diplomatic mission in the country has turned over all pertinent documents the U.S. has on the case.
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Philippine archbishop: No neutrality in choices between good, evil
Crux,Two senior Catholic prelates have urged fellow clergymen and the public to shun political neutrality when oppression exists.
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Christian prisoners in North Korea are being beaten, tortured and starved – report
Christians in Communist North Korea are being tortured more than members of any other religious group, according to a new report from human rights campaigners Korea Future.
