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Coptic Pope warns of increase in attacks on Christians

Pope Tawadros II said that since 2013 there have been 37 sectarian attacks on Christians in Egypt and urged lawmakers to preserve national unity

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The theologians' letter has clarified what is really at stake in the Amoris debate

The letter shows the real division is not pro- and anti-Francis, or rigorism versus mercy, but over Church teaching

Names of signatories to Amoris Laetitia letter revealed

The letter asks the cardinals to request a clarification from the Pope that some interpretations of Amoris Laetitia are heretical

Pope condemns 'acts of terrorism and violence' in Munich and Kabul

Francis asked the faithful in St Peter's Square to pray that 'the Lord might inspire in everyone intentions of goodness and fraternity'

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Pope issues rules to help contemplative women be beacons for the world

Every institute of contemplative women religious will have to revise its constitutions in light of the new document

Cardinal Burke: it's reasonable to be afraid of Islam’s desire to govern the world

The cardinal said the best response was to fortify the Christian foundation of our societies

Why pilgrims are flocking to St Mary Magdalene's hometown

In Magdala, pilgrims gain a unique insight into the saint's life

Jennifer Ristine

Don’t turn against refugees, German Church urges after axe attack

Spokesman for Würzburg diocese says the attack should not be used 'as a general indictment against refugees'

Jonathan Luxmoore