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Pope prays for Christian victims of violent attacks in Africa

erik@catholicregister.org (Erik C) — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 18:07:02 -0400

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis called for an end to violence against Christians following deadly attacks in two African countries.

Syriac church leaders angered by Islamic State attack in Qamishli

erik@catholicregister.org (Erik C) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:57:38 -0500

BEIRUT - Syriac church leaders denounced the year-end terrorist attack that targeted Christian-owned restaurants in Qamishli, Syria.

Some priests organize rescues, others trapped in northern England floods

erik@catholicregister.org (Erik C) — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 12:00:23 -0500

MANCHESTER, England - A 78-year-old Catholic priest trapped in his home was among those rescued as floods ravaged the north of England.

This is Christ

erik@catholicregister.org (Erik C) — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 07:11:56 -0500

In the final week of Advent, I was in an Ottawa sandwich shop having coffee with two photographer friends when a man behind us pitched himself into our conversation.

St. Augustine��Ƶapp prof appointed bishop in India

erik@catholicregister.org (Erik C) — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 06:00:00 -0400

TORONTO - A professor of theology at Toronto��Ƶapp St. Augustine��Ƶapp Seminary has been chosen to lead the Syro-Malabarrite Diocese of Chanda, India.

St. Ann��Ƶapp has served Catholics from far, and near

erik@catholicregister.org (Erik C) — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400

TORONTO - A century ago, the faces of Irish immigrants dominated the congregation at St. Ann��Ƶapp parish.

Raising funds for a good night��Ƶapp sleep

erik@catholicregister.org (Erik C) — Thu, 08 May 2014 20:00:00 -0400

TORONTO - A good night��Ƶapp sleep never did anyone harm. A bad night��Ƶapp sleep killed 48 babies in Ontario in 2012.

Our struggle for empathy and genuine love

erik@catholicregister.org (Erik C) — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 12:00:45 -0500

In our normal, daily lives we are invariably so self-preoccupied that we find it difficult to accord others the same reality and value we give to ourselves. It��Ƶapp difficult for us to live in true empathy because we are forever consumed with our own heartaches and headaches.

A Box of Hope gives more than gifts

erik@catholicregister.org (Erik C) — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:07:42 -0500

The Sisters of the Good Shepherd Toronto are inviting students to help better the lives of women in developing countries this Christmas and beyond.

Wartime diaries unveil more on Pope Pius XII

erik@catholicregister.org (Erik C) — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 17:24:46 -0400

TORONTO - The only published diary of a high-ranking Holy See official from the Second World War will soon be available in English.