If the name of Jesus is used over the airwaves in a reckless manner, an apology is expected, bishop of Raphoe warns.

Pontiff calls on Sri Lankans “to accept one another, to respect legitimate diversities, and learn to live as one family.”

Patriarch calls for protection zone for Christians in northern Iraq under UN mandate and intervention to enable those displaced by IS to go home.

Pontiff warns of urgent need to promote a dialogue of life with Muslims to discourage violence against Christians.

Vatican Council says “unspeakable criminal acts” committed by Sunni jihadists bring shame on humanity.

"What is happening today lies in the years of corruption and mismanagement of state resources which consigned our citizens to a life of misery and squalor” - Bishop.

Pope hosts “unprecedented prayer initiative” for two Middle Eastern leaders and Patriarch.

"They are just innocent girls and every human being feels bad about this. Life is sacred."

Christians “remain the most persecuted religious group the world over."

Two nuns from Europe and volunteer sexually assaulted in Seleka attack on mission near Chad border.

Christians are part of the fabric of society, often acting as bridge-builders.