Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso condemns hazardous conditions leading to deaths in detention centers and recommits local church to solidarity.
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Conflict Keeps People from Farming, Drives Some to Brink of Famine
Yemen, South Sudan, Burkina Faso and northeastern Nigeria are close to starving, officials say.By...
Unaccompanied Minors and Politics Mix at Border
El Paso bishop calls for compassion and worries pushback from surge of unaccompanied minors at the border will stokes fears of immigrants as a threat.
UN Accuses Myanmar Military of ‘Crimes Against Humanity’
The Myanmar military’s brutal crackdown against peaceful protests probably constitutes crimes against humanity, a UN rights envoy said.
Zimbabwe’s President Mourns Maryknoll Sister Who Supported Independence Struggle
Sister Janice McLaughlin, who ministered in Africa for over 40 years, died on March 7.By Magdalene...
Faith Groups Applaud Decision to Grant Venezuelans TPS
The measure would protect hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans from deportation and grant them...
Brave Myanmar Nuns Refuse to be Silenced by Military Power
While the world is closely watching Myanmar’s crisis following the military coup, a Catholic nun in Christian stronghold Kachin state has set a shining example with her fearlessness in confronting security forces.
Returning From Iraq, Pope Talks About ‘Risks’ Taken on Trip
“Often you must take a risk” to promote harmony, Pope Francis told reporters March 8 as he flew back from Iraq. He said that through prayer he has become convinced that God wants the church—and all humanity, for that matter—to continue promoting a sense of belonging to one human family.
Pope Honors Cathedral Martyrs on First Day of Iraq Trip
Pope Francis meets Iraqi president and outlines themes of his trip to Iraq, including paying homage to Christians martyrs and condemning violence.
Lifelines for the “Least of These” in Nepal
A Maryknoll priest from Kentucky devotes his life to helping people in Nepal who have been shunned by their society society.
Pope Sees Iraq Trip During Pandemic as Sign of Love, Spokesman Says
All precautions have been taken for pope’s Iraq trip from a health point of view, and everyone traveling with the pontiff have been vaccinated.
At Least 18 Killed in Myanmar Coup Protests
Myanmar security forces open fire on demonstrators angry about Feb. 1 military coup, killing at least 18 and wounding more than 30.
Brazilian Bishops’ Lenten Campaign Draws Fire From Conservatives
Campaign that defends indigenous peoples, criticizes rampant femicide and condemns violence against LGBTQ draws ire of some Brazilian bishops.
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