Pope Francis meets Iraqi Catholics in church where 48 died in 2010 terrorist attack
Pope Francis met with Iraqi Catholic leaders in Baghdad on Friday, in a cathedral where 48 people were martyred during a 2010 terrorist attack.
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More than 90% of Poles identify as Catholics despite increasing secularization
More than 90% of Poles identify as Catholics despite increasing secularization, according to a report published on Friday.
Pope’s Visit Brings Attention to the Dwindling Population of Christians in Iraq
Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday in a first-ever papal visit to the country that is expected to raise awareness about the challenges facing Iraqi Christians, who are a dwindling minority in the nation.
Two Christians Sentenced to Prison and Heavy Fine in Algeria - Morningstar News
A court in Algeria has convicted and sentenced in absentia a pastor and another Christian to two years in prison and a heavy fine for “shaking the faith” of Muslims by selling Christian literature at their bookstore, sources said.
'He refused to be silent.' What a slain Pakistani religious freedom advocate can teach the world
Ten years after his assassination, various world leaders have praised the life and death of Shahbaz Bhatti, a Pakistan cabinet minister killed after defending religious minorities persecuted under the country’s strict blasphemy law.
Cardinal Grech to Irish bishops: ‘A synodal process promises an ecclesial springtime’
Cardinal Mario Grech told Irish bishops that embarking on a “synodal process” could lead to an “ecclesial springtime.”
Canadian church fined $83K for holding in-person worship service with over 10 people
A church in Canada has been fined 83,000 for holding an in-person worship service attended by more than 10 people and has continued to resist the restrictions imposed by the Reopening Ontario Act ...
Sex trafficking survivors urge Canadian Parliament to open criminal investigation into MindGeek
Anti-pornography advocates and survivors of sexual exploitation have called for the Canadian Parliament to open a criminal investigation into MindGeek, the parent company of Pornhub and over 160 ...
Evangelist Luis Palau Enters Hospice Care After 3-Year Battle With Lung Cancer
The family of renowned evangelist Luis Palau shared some sad news on Monday, revealing that his health is failing and that he's been placed on hospice care.
Former French president receives prison sentence
A Paris court on Monday convicted Nicolas Sarkozy of corruption and influence peddling and sentenced him to one year in prison and two suspended years. The former president of France still faces a sep...
