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Muslims kidnap Christian girl in Faisalabad, kill father when he tries to rescue her

Jul 13, 2016

A 14-year-old girl has been abducted on the pretext of a job. Her father was persuaded to withdraw a complaint against her abductors, but instead of getting his daughter, he was killed in cold blood on his way to rescue her. His wife and three daughters now live in fear of reprisals, and ask for help from God's people.
‘Krakow in the Capital’ brings World Youth Day to Washington

Jul 12, 2016

On July 30, an all-day youth festival at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., will bring a taste of World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, to the capital, with catechesis talks, prayers in different languages, Stations of the Cross, a Vigil Mass, a concert, and even pierogies and kielbasa.
Philippine bishops urged to resist what is morally wrong

Jul 12, 2016

Prelates told to set ridicule aside and persevere with speaking out for what is right
Bishops want talks before India abolishes religion-based laws

Jul 12, 2016

Will join with other Christian leaders across the country to put forward a united Christian response.
More than 1,000 youth register every hour for World Youth Day

Jul 12, 2016

The enrollment for World Youth Day, which will begin July 25, is as rampant as ever with more than 1,000 youth registering an hour during the day on June 30.
Venezuelan government blasted for blocking Church aid

Jul 12, 2016

The archbishop made his remarks during his opening speech at the Venezuelan Conference of Catholic Bishops' recent plenary assembly.
Africa to be consecrated to the Divine Mercy on 14 September

Jul 12, 2016

The Third Congress for Africa and Madagascar on Divine Mercy (AMACOM), which will be held in Kigali from 9 September to 15 September 2016
Bishops to hold national collection for Walsingham

Jul 12, 2016

A national collection for the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is to be held in September.
US Bishops call for legal protection of doctors who won't perform abortions

Jul 12, 2016

According to the letter, the Conscience Protection Act would make sure people providing health care would be able to do so “without being forced by the government to help destroy innocent unborn children.”
Filipino Bishops to hold fast to the truth even in the wilderness

Jul 12, 2016

“We will teach, even it seems like a voice in a hostile wilderness, till the day we die, that right is right and wrong is wrong and we will not withdraw from mission of the Lord,” said CBCP president at the start of the bishops’ plenary assembly.