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Why did Pius XII stay silent on the Holocaust?
The Pope's public silence on the Holocaust have often made him the subject of historical controversy.
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Observatory on Intolerance raises awareness of religious discrimination
The Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe was founded in 2010 after the number of hate crimes began to rise.
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Vatican renews secret deal with China
Eight bishops were recognized by the Pope when the agreement went into force, and another six have since been ordained.
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Sri Lankan Church condemns priestly persecution and government repression
Jeevantha Peiris is hiding in a secret location.
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Rome opens new frescoes found in the Baths of Caracalla to the public
These are frescoes found in the house of an upper-class citizen. The person's social status is evident from the colors used, which were some of the most expensive.
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Pope Francis remembers Muslims who prayed for peace in St. Peter's Square
The Pope once again called for a peaceful solution to the problems in Syria.
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One in three dioceses in the world lives under persecution or without resources.
One in every three dioceses around the world, and one in every eight priests benefit from assistance from Aid to the Church in Need International.
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Exiled Nicaraguan journalist describes religious persecution
Marling Balmaceda follows the hunger strike of Rolando Álvarez and the closure of TV channel Canal 51.
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Archbishop of Colombo seeks justice after 2019 bombings in Sri Lanka
Card. Ranjith was visibly moved recounting stories of suffering of the victims as a result of the attacks.
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This is how Ukrainian refugee families are arriving in Rome
According to UN data, Italy is currently hosting 9,000 refugees from Ukraine.
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How does religion enter the Russian-Ukraine invasion?
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Missionary in Ukraine takes refugees to the border then goes back to help others
Fr. Moreno Cattelan has been accompanying people with disabilities; mothers and young children to Ukraine's western border, as they flee from Russian attacks. Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, has become a haven for people fleeing from Russia's onslaught. For many, it's a stop on their way to neig...
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Ukrainians in Rome send dozens of trucks with medical supplies to their country
The Basilica of Santa Sofia in Rome has been collecting medical supplies for days.
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Ukrainian refugees in Poland: There are lines of cars 10-20 miles long
Volodymyr Vavrykovych managed to leave Ukraine last Thursday along with his family after Russia's invasion.
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Vatican's ambassador to Ukraine remains in Kyiv despite intense fighting nearby
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Catholics in western Ukraine mobilize to support country's refugees
Thousands of Ukrainians are heading west, away from combat zones, and towards the city of Lviv, near the Polish border.
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Colosseum lit up with colors of Ukrainian flag
The monument was lit up with the colors of the Ukrainian flag as a gesture of solidarity in response to Russian aggression.
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Attacks on Ukraine prompt concern for religious freedom in the country
With Russian troops advancing deeper into Ukraine, questions are rising about whether Ukrainians will be free to practice their faith.
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Caritas warns that Ukraine is headed toward a humanitarian catastrophe
The organization asks the international community to guarantee aid to people in need.
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Rwandan couple killed in the 1994 genocide could be beatified
The Rugamba's went through serious marital difficulties until the husband's radical change caused by his conversion.
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Anti-Christian persecution reaches record high
The latest report published by the NGO, Open Doors, presents worrying figures.
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Superior of priest murdered in DRC: There they kill people like animals
“You wake up in the morning and you don't know if you'll make it to the evening. If you go out to celebrate mass, you don't know if you'll come back,” explains a superior of his order.
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Missionary expelled from China by Mao declared venerable
Pope Francis recognized the heroic virtues of Fr. Mariano Gazpio Ezcurra for his missionary work in China.
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Pope Francis greets Holocaust survivor
Lidia Maksymowicz was deported to Auschwitz when she was three years old, and used for experiments.