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People gather at the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Family on Palm Sunday in al-Zaitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on March 24, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. / Credit: AFP via Getty Images

Catholics in Gaza are Burying Dead in Muslim Cemeteries

Apr 16, 2024

Muslim cemeteries have opened to receive the bodies of Christians and give them a dignified burial. 

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Members of the Episcopal Conference of Benin (CEB). Credit: CEB

Increased “cases of murder, suicide” Cause for Concern for Benin’s Catholic Bishops, Who Say Human Life is “inviolable”

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Let’s Help Youths in Africa “learn how to swim in the sea of artificial intelligence systems”: Catholic Archbishop

Fr. Basil Gbuzuo, abducted from Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha on 15 May 2024. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha

Prayer Appeal for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Onitsha Archdiocese, Nigeria

The late Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello, who was confirmed dead after collapsing during Holy Mass on 4 May 2024. Credit: SACBC

Vigil Mass: Late Bishop in Botswana Eulogized as Having “similar personalities, circumstances in life” as St. Matthias

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Madagascar’s Catholic Bishops Fault Bill to Castrate Child Rapists as “against human dignity”

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Fr. Andrew Kaufa. Credit: Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN)

Let African Governments Give “clear policies”, Regulate Artificial Intelligence: Priest on World Communications Day 2024

The late Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello, who was confirmed dead after collapsing during Holy Mass on 4 May 2024. Credit: SACBC

Vigil Mass: Late Bishop in Botswana Eulogized as Having “similar personalities, circumstances in life” as St. Matthias

International Day of Families: Africa’s Christian Professionals Urge Legal Framework Fostering “accepted family values”

Let’s Help Youths in Africa “learn how to swim in the sea of artificial intelligence systems”: Catholic Archbishop

Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama with Chrisians of St. Joseph’s Pastoral Area, Daki Biyu, Abuja. Credit: Abuja Archdiocese

Draw Inspiration from Matthias’ Elections, Devoid of “violence, rigging, bitterness”: Catholic Archbishop to Nigerians

Fr. Basil Gbuzuo, abducted from Nigeria's Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha on 15 May 2024. Credit: Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha

Prayer Appeal for “quick, safe release” of Catholic Priest Kidnapped from Onitsha Archdiocese, Nigeria

Pope Francis addresses the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on May 15, 2024, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Love, Charity “culmination” of Theological Virtues: Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience

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Madagascar’s Catholic Bishops Fault Bill to Castrate Child Rapists as “against human dignity”

Catholic Media Practitioners Need to “allow ethical values” Guide AI Deployment: Nigeria Catholic Secretariat Official

In an interview with 60 Minutes' Norah O'Donnell, airing this Sunday, Pope Francis took aim at his “conservative critics” in the United States. / Credit: CBS News/Adam Verdugo

Conservative Critics Have a "suicidal attitude": Pope Francis

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