“Africa cannot afford to allow itself yet another region under terrorist rule,” said Erminia Notarangelo, EEAS head.
Most people feel helpless against the armed extremists and all the more so at this time when all the emphasis is on the coronavirus pandemic – anonymous Burkinabe priest.
"These baptized are martyrs. They have not betrayed the Gospel," - Cardinal Sarah.
Peace cannot and should not be taken for granted and is a precious value that requires cultivation and tending in every generation.
Archbishop Eamon Martin will hold a special Mass of Remembrance at St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, on Sunday.
Pope Francis and Great Imam of Al-Azhar sign Document on Human Fraternity affirming brotherhood of all men and women and condemning every form of violence, especially those “clothed with religious motivations”.
To counter terrorism, we must “keep reminding each other of high ideals and have the courage to speak of them and promote them”.
“The Catholic Church has no other weapons but prayer and brotherhood among all peoples.”
“At this time, our spirit is once more shaken by the sad news relating to the deplorable acts of terrorism and violence which have caused suffering and death.”
Counterbalance with love this awful crime, appeals Primate.
"How could anyone in the name of compassion or choice remove the right to life of an innocent unborn child?" - Archbishop Eamon Martin at Rosary Rally in Knock.
The Easter message speaks especially to those seeking to escape from persecution and poverty.
"We live in a world where the name of God is used to foster attitudes and deeds which could not be farther away from the real identity of God.”
"We live in a world which is often harsh and violent. We have witnessed horrific, hate-filled violence and retaliation on our streets again," Archbishop of Dublin.
Catholic patronage criticised by those concerned with getting their children into their school of choice for academic reasons or to join their friends.
“We have a responsibility to pass on the beauty of nature in its integrity to future generations, and an obligation to exercise a just stewardship of the gifts we have received."
The conflict in Syria could come to an end much more quickly if the US would pressure its allies to stop aiding extremist groups: Archbishop Jean-Clement Jeanbart of Aleppo.
War is 'irreligion'. It is never holy, it never has been. God does not want it. Only peace is truly holy because God himself is peace: Maria Voce.
We must stand up to the men of violence Archbishop Martin exhorts in Way of the Cross reflection.
"It was an attack on a city, on a nation, on a culture, and on democracy."
Religious leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and French community to attend Mass in Pro Cathedral in Dublin.
Ecumenical Patriarch and Pope's joint declaration condemns global indifference to ISIS persecution of Christians.
Only love of friends and family "keeping us alive” say parents grieving loss of three children and a grandparent.
