Catholic News

Pope Francis calls consistory to approve canonisation of Fatima seers

The consistory to approve the canonisation of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto will take place on April 20
Staff Reporter

Next few months will decide Christians' fate in Iraq, says aid agency leader

Mgr John Kozar, international president of CNEWA, said daunting challenges face Christians who return to their country
Catholic News Service

Media are ignoring genocide against Middle East Christians, says Piers Morgan

Morgan said ISIS's war on Christianity was not 'getting the attention it should get in the media around the world'
Staff Reporter

Merkel appeals to Egypt's Muslims to show solidarity with persecuted Christians

A spokesman for Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned the suicide bombings that killed 45 people on Sunday
Associated Press

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Luke Coppen

Professor teaches Twitter course on St Augustine's 'City of God'

The professor, Chad Pecknold, was shocked when thousands signed up for the 15-week seminar
Kelly Seegers

Gorsuch confirmed as Supreme Court Justice

Judge Neil Gorsuch replaces Justice Antonin Scalia, who died last year
Catholic News Service

'We share in the pain and heartbreak': bishops respond to Egypt church bombings

Britain's Coptic Orthodox bishop said the bombings were a reminder 'that our life here on earth is a journey often filled with pain'
Madeleine Teahan

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Suicide bombers kill 44 at Palm Sunday services in Egypt

ISIS claims responsibility for the latest attacks on the country's Christian minority
Associated Press