Italian ambassador killed in Congo remembered for humanitarian work
- Feb 23, 2021
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Japanese archbishop urges U.S. to witness the Gospel of peace
- Jul 19, 2020
As the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of two Japanese cities approaches, the president of the county’s Catholic bishops’ conference called on the United States “as a Christian nation” to witness the Gospel of peace as lived by Jesus.
Bosnian church official defends Mass for victims of communist massacre
- Jun 2, 2020
Bosnian church leaders defended their decision to hold a Mass for civilians and former soldiers slaughtered by victorious communist forces in Yugoslavia, despite international condemnations and domestic protests.
Catholic priests, nuns were among those killed by Nazis
- May 10, 2020
The Nazis’ systematic persecution and genocide led to the deaths of 6 million Jews in Europe, but Catholic priests and nuns were also among their victims.
German Catholics among those who suffered under Nazis
- May 9, 2020
During World War 2, millions of German Catholics died on the battlefield, on execution blocks, in forced labor or in concentration camps. Some have since been beatified, a step on the path to sainthood.
German church leaders recall end of WWII, urge commitment to peace
- May 8, 2020
In a joint service marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, Christian churches in Germany issued a call for a commitment to work for peace, reported the German Catholic news agency, KNA.
Polish historian questions German researcher’s claims about wartime pope
- May 1, 2020
A top Polish historian has questioned claims by German researchers that newly opened Vatican archives contain information damning the role played by Pope Pius XII during World War II.
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