Rome’s Colosseum, long a symbol of the persecution of early Christians, was bathed in red light late Feb. 24 as a reminder of and a prayer for the thousands of Christians being persecuted for their faith today.
Rome Colosseum bathed in red in honor of modern martyrs
A plea for our fellow Catholics
Catholics in our country are barely aware that our coreligionists around the world are persecuted in dozens of countries.
In new book, pope upholds traditional marriage, need to help sinners
Published in French, the 417-page book, “Politique et Societe” (“Politics and Society”) was to be released Sept. 6. Catholic News Service obtained an advance copy, and excerpts appeared online.
Pope pays tribute to modern martyrs, calls for witnesses of God’s love
The Christian church today needs believers who witness each day to the power of God’s love, but it also needs the heroic witness of those who stand up to hatred even when it means giving up their lives, Pope Francis said.
In Christmas messages, patriarchs call for peace amid Christian persecution
Lamenting the exodus of Christians from their ancestral homelands, Catholic patriarchs of the Middle East pleaded for peace and security in their annual Christmas messages.
Mideast Christians, especially those displaced, face mounting challenges
As Christians in the Middle East look back on 2016, they wonder if there will be much to celebrate amid mounting challenges, particularly for those displaced by conflicts in Iraq and Syria.
House OKs bill allowing more ways to protect religious freedom worldwide
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. House May 16 unanimously passed the Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Act, giving the Obama administration and the U.S. State Department […]