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Pope Francis condemns “senseless shooting”, calls for end of violence after July Fourth parade attack

July 5, 2022 Catholic News Agency 5

Pope Francis, pictured on Oct. 4, 2014. / Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Vatican City, Jul 5, 2022 / 06:53 am (CNA).
Pope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six and wounded some 30 other… […]

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UPDATE: Local 22-year-old man in custody in July Fourth parade shooting in Illinois

July 4, 2022 Catholic News Agency 2

First responders take away victims from the scene of a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois. At least six people were killed and 19 injured, according to published reports. / Jim Vondruska/Getty Ima… […]

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Texas school shooting: Friend recalls faith of slain teacher and her heartbroken husband

June 16, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

Memorial for Irma and José García in Uvalde, Texas. / David Ramos/ACI Prensa

Uvalde, Texas, Jun 16, 2022 / 16:25 pm (CNA).
Irma García, one of the teachers killed in the massacre at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, went to Mass ever… […]

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Texas school shooting: Answer to cause of massacre lies in the culture of death, archbishop says

June 8, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

Texans on June 5, 2022, visit the memorial at Robb Elementary School dedicated to the victims of the May shooting in Uvalde, Texas. / Shutterstock

San Antonio, Texas, Jun 8, 2022 / 16:00 pm (CNA).
What caused the massacre at an elementary schoo… […]

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Bishop condemns ‘abhorrently evil’ slaying of 10 at Buffalo supermarket

May 15, 2022 Catholic News Agency 3

olice on scene at a Tops Friendly Market on May 14, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. According to reports, at least 10 people were killed after a mass shooting at the store with the shooter in police custody. / John Normile/Getty Images

Washington, D… […]

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After police officer’s shooting death, Cardinal Cupich urges ‘commitment to protecting life’

August 11, 2021 Catholic News Agency 2

Blase Cardinal Cupich of Chicago / Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Chicago, Ill., Aug 11, 2021 / 18:00 pm (CNA).
Blase Cardinal Cupich of Chicago condemned Wednesday the rising levels of gun violence in the city of Chicago and called for prayers after one pol… […]

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Oakland’s Catholic bishop robbed of cash, episcopal ring while praying near cathedral

May 26, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

Bishop Michael Barber, S.J. CNA file photo.

Oakland, Calif., May 26, 2021 / 18:01 pm (CNA).
A gun-wielding man allegedly robbed Bishop Michael Barber of Oakland of some money and his episcopal ring near the city’s cathedral on Saturday, the very… […]

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Colorado Springs bishop calls for prayers after deadly shooting

May 10, 2021 Catholic News Agency 1

Bishop Michael Sheridan of Colorado Springs / CNA

Washington D.C., May 10, 2021 / 16:00 pm (CNA).
The bishop of Colorado Springs called Catholics to prayer on Monday after a shooter killed seven people, including himself, at a local mobile home … […]

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Diocese of Buffalo drafting parish grouping plan

May 10, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo / CiEll/Shutterstock

Denver, Colo., May 10, 2021 / 14:00 pm (CNA).
The Diocese of Buffalo is preparing to draft a plan for regrouping parishes, with a finalized plan due in September. Bishop Michael Fisher told… […]

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Indianapolis archbishop offers prayers in response to local mass shooting

April 16, 2021 CNA Daily News 0

Washington D.C., Apr 16, 2021 / 09:46 am America/Denver (CNA). The Archbishop of Indianapolis on Friday offered prayers and called on Catholics to work to end gun violence, after a deadly mass shooting at a […]

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