Religious leaders in the Holy Land urge Israel to stop settler attacks on Taybeh and to investigate violence against homes, churches, and farms.
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Latin American Bishops Launch Campaign to Protect Human Rights Activists
Catholic bishops in Latin America launch a campaign to support human rights activists who face threats for their work for social justice.
With Assad’s Fall, Papal Nuncio Prays for Syria’s Reconciliation
As former Syrian President Bashar Assad is ousted by rebels, Cardinal Mario Zenari says it’s time to “move toward reconciliation.”
Second Sunday of Advent: A Maryknoll Reflection
Migrants’ stories are like the prophet Isaiah’s voice in the desert, reflects Maryknoll Sister Leila Mattingly, who has served at the border.
‘Pilgrims of Hope’: Vatican Prepares for Holy Year
Millions of pilgrims are expected to journey to Rome for the Jubilee, with millions more participating in their home countries.
Head of Caritas in Georgia: ‘We Are Being Torn Apart’
The director of Caritas Georgia sheds light on riots that have erupted after the ruling party suspended European Union membership talks.
First Sunday of Advent: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father Michael Bassano reflects on the Sunday Mass readings in the context of mission in a displaced people’s camp in South Sudan.
Pope Urges Christians to Joyfully Cultivate the Fruits of the Holy Spirit
All Christians can cultivate the fruits of the Holy Spirit by becoming “charitable, patient, humble, peacemakers,” Pope Francis says.
Lebanon’s Hospitals Are on the Front Lines of War
Doctor Mikhael Gharios, a Maronite Catholic, serves patients at a hospital that he founded in Lebanon: ‘You cannot put a price on humanity.’
Between Resilience and Resignation, the Cry of the Haitian People Lingers
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Sami Scott describes ongoing violence in Haiti and calls for a moratorium on weapons sales to the embattled country.
King of the Universe: A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Father John Spain, who serves in El Salvador, reflects on the Solemnity of Christ the King and the legacy of Saint Óscar Romero.
Christian Persecution Increasing Dramatically, Report Says
Aid to the Church in Need reports that persecution of Christians has worsened in 60% of the 18 countries being monitored.
Pope Calls for Investigation of Possible Genocide in Gaza
Pope Francis, in a book released on Sunday, calls on the international community to discern whether Israel’s war on Gaza shows “characteristics of genocide.”
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