Bishop says forgiveness in court was act of Christian love

A bishop said that the public forgiveness offered by the brother of a murder victim toward the person who killed him was “an incredible example of Christian love”. Bishop Edward J. Burns, who heads of the Diocese of Dallas in the United States, offered the statement after 18-year-old Brandt Jean forgave former Dallas police officer... Read More

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August 19, 2016

Bishop headed to Vatican, will miss ‘beautiful people, culture’ of Dallas

The importance of the vocation of marriage and the family is at the core for the future of not only the Catholic Church, but of society, the Bishop of Dallas said at a news conference on 17th August. Earlier in the day the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has appointed the Bishop Kevin J. Farrell... Read More

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July 19, 2016

Bishop feels ‘deep ache in my heart’ after fatal shootings of police

Baton Rouge Bishop Robert W. Muench renewed a call for a diocesan-wide week of prayer, fasting and reflection after the latest fatal shootings in the city, which this time took the lives of three law enforcement officers. He urged all to “work toward a lasting peace in our communities.” Early on 17th July, a former... Read More

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July 18, 2016

Streamers, flowers, banners piled high as two police cars become memorial

It started with a single candle. Notes of encouragement, support and heartfelt condolences followed as did streamers, flowers, banners and balloons. A grieving city heaped its well-wishes, its heartache and its unending support upon a pair of police cars parked in front of the Dallas Police Department headquarters. The ever-growing mound became more than just... Read More

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July 16, 2016

Catholics and ‘all people of goodwill’ urged to pray for peace in U.S.

The National Black Catholic Congress issued a prayer and call to action on 13th July, following a week of violence across the United States that saw police in Louisiana and Minnesota shoot two suspects and a sniper in Dallas kill police officers. The Baltimore-based organisation said it joined the nation “in mourning over the tragedies.”... Read More

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July 13, 2016

Crowds gather in churches, parks, plazas to remember Dallas officers

In the week since five Dallas area police officers were gunned down, thousands have gathered in churches, parks, plazas, parking lots and a symphony hall to remember the fallen officers, to cry for hope and pray for peace and unity in communities across the country. On the evening of 7th July, as a march and... Read More

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