Catholic leaders say Congo risks being broken apart by violence

A year after Congo’s new president pledged to restore democracy and stability, the country’s Catholic leaders said the country faces being broken up by prolonged violence. Mgr Andre Massinganda, deputy secretary-general of the Congolese bishops’ conference, told Catholic News Service that the Church was concerned with “how to bring peace to those areas where war... Read More

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March 13, 2019

In Philippines, three outspoken priests say they’ve received death threats

Three Catholic priests, known for being outspoken against a wave of drug-related killings, claimed they have received death threats in recent weeks, reported ucanews.com. Jesuit Fr Albert Alejo, Divine Word Fr Flavie Villanueva and Fr Robert Reyes told a hastily organised media briefing that they fear for their lives. “We’re not safe,” said Fr Reyes,... Read More

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March 8, 2019

Karen Bradley meets bereaved families after comments on state killings

Families bereaved by security force violence have met Karen Bradley to express concern about her controversial comments on state killings. The Northern Ireland Secretary reached out to a number of victims’ groups following her gaffe. Some refused to meet Mrs Bradley but this morning a delegation of relatives did travel to Stormont House in Belfast... Read More

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May 24, 2018

Nigeria – bishops lead thousands in peaceful protests against killings

Catholic bishops in Nigeria led thousands of people across the country in peaceful protests against repeated killings by herdsmen in a conflict over fertile land. Following a directive from the bishops’ conference, the 22nd May protests took place the same day 19 people, including two priests, were buried in Ayati. Fr Joseph Gor, Fr Felix... Read More

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January 11, 2017

Dylann Roof sentenced to death for Charleston church killings

Dylann Roof has been sentenced to death for killing nine black church members during Bible study in a racially motivated attack in South Carolina. He became the first person to face execution for federal hate crime convictions. A jury deliberated his sentence for about three hours, capping a trial in which Roof did not fight... Read More

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Catholic leaders say Congo risks being broken apart by violence

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