Pope Francis decried the “barbaric attack” on concertgoers in Manchester, adding his voice to Catholic leaders dismayed at what British officials said was the deadliest case of terrorism since 2005.
Pope, English church leaders offer prayers after Manchester Arena attack
In Jordan, Syrian refugees accepted by U.S. frustrated with Trump action
King Abdullah II of Jordan visited Washington Jan. 30 and raised the controversial bans in his talks, which said he “emphasized that Muslims are the No. 1 victims” of Islamic terrorists, whom he called religious “outlaws” who “do not represent any faith or nationality.”
In Iraq, displaced Christians prepare for future that remains unknown
As heavy fighting continues across the Ninevah Plain, some Christians displaced by the Islamic State group have given up the dream of returning home and joined […]
Bishops welcome Commons vote to declare ISIS atrocities ‘genocide’
LONDON (CNS) — Catholic bishops have welcomed a unanimous vote by the House of Commons declaring atrocities committed by Islamic State as “genocide.” Cardinal Vincent Nichols […]