The country is now designated as one of particular concern, due to attacks on Christians by Islamic fundamentalists.
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Bishops Condemn Racist Shooting in Buffalo
U.S. Catholic bishops from around the country speak out against the racially-motivated May 14 shooting that killed 10 people in Buffalo, NY.
Church Examines Role in Indian Boarding Schools
Catholics in Minnesota begin to assess scope and longevity of trauma caused for First Nations families by religious-run boarding schools.
‘Love One Another:’ A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll affiliate from Wisconsin reflects on the Gospel for the fifth Sunday of Easter and recalls love in action in the Altiplano.
Hong Kong Cardinal Detained then Released
Retired Bishop Cardinal Zen, 90, trustee of a fund to support protesters, was detained and later released by national security police.
Welcome Migrants, Enact Reform, Pope Says
The Vatican releases Pope Francis’ message for the upcoming World Day for Migrants and Refugees, calling for welcome and immigration reform.
Peruvian Martyr for Peace Is Beatified
Good Shepherd Sister María Agustina Rivas Lopez, martyred in 1990 by the Shining Path, is beatified in the plaza of the town where she gave her life for peace.
Pope to Bring Message of Peace to South Sudan
Pope Francis plans to visit the country beset with divisions and conflict, including an attack against a Catholic bishop, in July 2022.
The Good Shepherd: A Maryknoll Reflection
Former Maryknoll Brother Mark Huntington, who worked in Tanzania, reflects on caring for the flock in the context of serving Africa’s poor.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
The Vatican has released Pope Francis’ prayer, focusing on mission and evangelization as a shared calling, for this Sunday’s World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Churches and Mining Network Calls for Solidarity
At a gathering in Peru, members of the Churches and Mining Network call attention to the plight of communities endangered by mining.
Nuevo Laredo Seeks Help for Haitians at Border
The Diocese of Nuevo Laredo has put out an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance for Haitians expected to surge at the U.S./Mexico border.
Pope Decries Deportations from Mariupol, Ukraine
Pope Francis lamented the "macabre regression of humanity" as some 40,000 people are deported from...
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