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Sri Lanka’s Christians have a long history that reflects the dynamics of colonialism as well as present-day ethnic and religious tensions.

Who are Sri Lanka’s Christians?

Sri Lanka's Christians suffer

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Easter Suicide Bombings Kill 290 at Sri Lankan Churches and Hotels – CT

(UPDATED) Christians end Holy Week shaken by coordinated attacks at Sunday morning services and brunches on opposite coasts of the island nation. Source: Easter Suicide Bombings Kill 290 at Sri Read More

Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardena described the bombings as a terrorist attack by religious extremists and said seven suspects had been arrested,

Easter Sunday blasts kill at least 207 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Easter bombing

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‘Inspiring’crowds’ take part in Aurora Living Stations of the Cross – The Beacon-News

The Living Stations of the Cross procession Friday on the East Side of Aurora hit home with many taking part in the annual event. Source: ‘Inspiring’ crowds take part in Read More

While Holy Week plans were smoothly revised, the challenge of restoring and reopening the 850-year-old cathedral...

Holy Week services go on in Paris despite Notre Dame fire

Paris Notre Dame

World-renowned Catholic university hosts historic pro-life event

Notre Dame to feature film that exposes Planned Parenthood

Movie Unplanned exposes Planned Parenthood.

A prayer for all of us

The Prayer of St. Patrick – ageless

Saint Patrick prayer

The Prayer of St. Patrick traditionally attributed to Saint Patrick during his Irish ministry in the 5th century I arise todayThrough a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity,Through the belief Read More

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that four members of our staff were killed..."

Catholic Relief Services Mourns the Loss of Four Staff Killed in Ethiopian Airlines Crash

The Vatican usually waits 70 years after the end of a pontificate to open up the relevant archives.

Pope: Vatican next year to open archives on wartime Pius XII

Pope Pius XII

by: Frances D’Emilio Mar. 4, 2019 VATICAN CITY (AP) — Declaring that the church “isn’t afraid of history,” Pope Francis said Monday he has decided to open up the Vatican Read More

Catholic bishops from the U.S. and Mexico joined social justice groups

Catholic bishops, advocates meet to discuss response to Trump border policies

Catholic bishops at US/Mexico border.

by: Jack Jenkins, Feb 28, 2019 (RNS) — A group Catholic bishops from the U.S. and Mexico joined social justice groups for what organizers described as an “emergency” summit this Read More