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In Bahrain, pope sees joy of Catholic minority, deepens ties with Muslims

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:21:05 -0500

AWALI, Bahrain (CNS) -- Traveling as a "sower of peace" to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Pope Francis further strengthened ties with the Muslim world and witnessed the joy and vitality of its minority and predominately expatriate Christian population.

Editorial: Crush hatred now

editor@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Editorial) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:51:25 -0400

Racism, Pope Francis said, is “a virus that quickly mutates and, instead of disappearing, goes into hiding, and lurks in waiting.”

Hatred condemned in wake of attack

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:49:52 -0400

Canada��Ƶapp Catholic bishops have called for condemnation by the faithful of acts of violence and extremism against all faith traditions.

Hate act should ‘scandalize’ Catholics

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:38:33 -0400

Catholics should be “openly scandalized” by the “horrific act of hatred” that saw a Muslim family of five run down on a sidewalk because they were identifiably Muslim, said the director of the Cardus Religious Freedom Institute Deacon Andrew Bennett.

Church leaders pledge support for Muslims after 'hate' attack on family

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:33:29 -0400

OTTAWA -- Faith communities and politicians condemned an attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario, that police have labeled a hate crime.

Trudeau defends religious freedom

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:46:14 -0400

MISSISSAUGA, ONT. -- In a campaign-style address, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed to be Canada��Ƶapp defender of religious freedom July 6 at an annual religious festival.

Pope leads pilgrims in prayer for victims of Christchurch mosque attack

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:52:33 -0400

VATICAN – Pope Francis called on Christians to unite in prayer for the victims of two mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left 50 people dead and dozens wounded in one of the worst mass shootings in the country's history.

After mosque attacks, New Zealand bishops tell Muslims: 'We hold you in prayer'

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:10:08 -0400

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – New Zealand's Catholic bishops have expressed horror and distress at a terrorist attack in two mosques in Christchurch that saw at least 49 people killed.

Church works as bridge between Muslims, Christians, Nigerian archbishop says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 14:22:49 -0500

NEW YORK – The Catholic Church is working to bridge the divide between Muslims and Christians in a country where the divide between the groups is fraught with large and small issues, said a Nigerian archbishop.

'War is not an option': Pakistani Catholic groups join protest against military escalation

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:01:13 -0500

LAHORE, Pakistan – Catholic groups joined a protest against a military escalation in Pakistan and India following the recent suicide bombing in Indian-administered Kashmir, reported ucanews.com.