Peace and progress start with education

·      Venezuelan bishops accused of “hate crimes”

The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, called for an investigation of two bishops accused of committing “hate crimes” in homilies they gave on the Feast of the Divine Shepherdess, Jan. 14, a popular Marian feast day in the country.

·      Knights of Columbus praise increased US aid for persecuted Iraqis

·      New Los Angeles ministry aims to help families of the imprisoned

·      Christ statue in Peru suffers smoke damage

·      Peace and progress start with education, Francis says at Chilean university

·      Why do some young people leave the Church? A new study investigates

·      Join the 9 Days for Life campaign of prayer and action

·      Faith is an adventure, Pope Francis tells Chilean youth

·      Trump to address March for Life via livestream

·      Pope appeals for unity, non-violence in Chile's torn Mapuche zone

·      Who cheats? The demographics of faith and infidelity

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