Christian communities in Israel face growing hostility, annual report reveals — By: Catholic News Agency

Speakers present at the briefing presenting the report “Attacks on Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem” by the Rossing Center on March 27, 2025. From left to right: Hana Bendcowsky, director of the Jerusalem Center for Jewish-Christian Relations at the Rossing Center; Bernard Sabella, a retired professor of sociology; Federica Sasso (Rossing Center)), moderator, Hussam…

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Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome as Pope Francis praises their ‘ministry of forgiveness’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis looks out at the crowd gathered below his hospital window at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on March 23, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media / Screenshot CNA Newsroom, Mar 29, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). As hundreds of Missionaries of Mercy gathered in Rome this weekend, Pope Francis commended their distinctive ministry of forgiveness and…

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Bishop calls for peace in South Sudan as country’s first vice president reportedly arrested — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Christian Carlassare (center), President Salva Kiir (left), and Dr. Riek Machar (right). / Credit: Catholic Diocese of Rumbek/Office of the President – Republic of South Sudan ACI Africa, Mar 29, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). A Catholic bishop in the Africa’s youngest country has directed the people under his care to participate in daily…

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