New Zealand’s Catholic bishops expressed their horror and distress at terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch; at least 49 were people killed.
With heavy hearts, U.S. bishops condemn mosque attacks
After attacks, New Zealand bishops tell Muslims: ‘We hold you in prayer’
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have expressed horror and distress at a terrorist attack in two mosques in Christchurch that saw at least 49 people killed.
Iraq Christians’ status more stable but still precarious, say panelists
Although life in Iraq for Christians has stabilized since the routing of Islamic State from the country, their numbers are down from 2014, when the militant group began its insurgency, with their towns largely wrecked and infrastructure in shambles.
Bishop Kettler, other U.S. church leaders criticize Trump’s action banning refugees
The leadership of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops late Jan. 30 praised fellow prelates for “their witness” and called on “all the Catholic faithful to join us as we unite our voices with all who speak in defense of human dignity.”
Catholic organizations, faith groups glad to see end of Muslim registry
Catholic organizations and other faith groups say they are happy with the Obama administration’s last-minute decision to end a type of national Muslim registry.
Bishop Kettler, other community leaders call for peace, unity in wake of mall attack
One day after a knife-wielding man injured nine people at Crossroads Center mall in Waite Park, Bishop Donald Kettler called for prayers for those impacted by […]
Slain French priest was attack on ‘all of us,’ imam said
Father Jacques Hamel’s gruesome murder in northern France July 26 — by men claiming allegiance to the Islamic State — prompted sorrow and outrage from Muslim leaders around the world.