St. Matthew the Apostle

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  • UPDATE: Cleanse your hearts of anger, live the Gospel, pope says at Mass in Irbil
    IRBIL, Iraq (CNS) — Having witnessed or even experienced persecution for their faith, the Christians...
  • Papal trip to Iraq influences Muslims beyond Iraq’s borders, analyst says
    AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Pope Francis’ historic visit to the Middle East’s most conflict-riven nation...
  • Life triumphs over death as Christians rebuild in Iraq, pope says
    QARAQOSH, Iraq (CNS) — Amid the rubble and bombed out remains of four churches destroyed...
  • Fasting from sin — the never-ending Lenten challenge
    In the beginning, fasting was no big deal — or at least it shouldn’t have...
  • Living the beatitudes can change the world, pope says in Iraq
    BAGHDAD (CNS) — Pope Francis told Iraqi Christians that when they suffer discrimination, persecution or...