Church leaders call for peace as roadblocks and demonstrations are staged to demand the ouster of the country’s president.
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Shrine to Blessed Stanley Rother To Be Dedicated
The shrine to a priest killed in Guatemala, the first U.S.-born martyr formally recognized by the Church, will be dedicated Feb. 17.
Catholics Send Aid to Syria and Turkey after Deadly Earthquake
Catholic charity organizations mobilize millions in relief aid for Syria and Turkey after an earthquake that killed more than 40,000 people.
Over 100 Priests, Religious Persecuted in 2022, Says Report
A report referring to global data from a papal foundation compiles names of more than 100 priests and sisters kidnapped or killed last year.
Nicaraguan Regime Sentences Bishop Álvarez to 26 Years in Prison
Bishop Rolando Álvarez was sentenced to prison in Nicaragua after defying President Daniel Ortega by refusing to go into exile.
An Unforgettable Experience with Pope Francis and the IDPs
A Maryknoll priest in South Sudan accompanies those displaced by war to meet with the visiting pontiff.
‘Yes’ Means ‘Yes:’ A Maryknoll Reflection
Maryknoll Sister Dee Smith reflects on Jesus’s words, “Let your ‘yes’ mean ‘yes,'” in the context of her service in Guatemala.
Brazilian Church Provides Aid to Yanomami, Warns of “Genocide”
The Yanomami people of Brazil face life-threatening levels of starvation and disease, say Church leaders carrying out relief efforts.
Deadly Earthquake Strikes an Already Despairing Aleppo
As Syria and Turkey reel from the effects of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, Church leaders in Aleppo report devastation and despair.
Sorrow Is Normal, but Wallowing Is a Vice, Pope Says
Emotions like sorrow and disappointment can lead to conversion, but dwelling on them leads to bitterness and pessimism, says Pope Francis.
In South Sudan, Pope Repeats Call to End Violence
After visiting Congo, Pope Francis joins with two ecumenical leaders to bring a message of peace to war-torn South Sudan.
Salt and Light: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll priest recalls his mission in Tanzania as he reflects on the themes of salt and light in this Sunday’s Mass readings.
Panel: Catholic Ministries Accompany Women and Children
At the national Catholic Social Ministry gathering, plenary panelists underscored work with women and children and offered paths to follow.
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