The 80-year-old Nobel laureate’s sentence was reduced by the military junta, reflecting concerns about her condition and location.
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South Sudanese Refugees Want to Return, but Need Peace, Church Leaders Say
Religious leaders in South Sudan start a peace campaign to ensure refugees can return to a peaceful environment.
Bishop Calls for Help for Pakistanis Left Homeless, Hungry by Floods
Bishop Samson Shukardin of Hyderabad has called for help for thousands affected by floods that have devastated many areas of Pakistan.
Walk Humbly: A Maryknoll Reflection
“Be humble,” says a recently-ordained Maryknoll priest about approaching other cultures as he reflects on the Sunday Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Uvalde Student Survivors Offered Scholarships
Students from Uvalde, Texas, where a school shooting took place, are helped by Catholic Extension to attend Sacred Heart Catholic School.
Pope: Wise Elders Are “a Light for Others”
Pope Francis concludes his catechesis on old age, teaching that the wisdom of elders is a blessing for both young and old.
Violence against Indigenous Has Surged
A report from the Brazilian bishops' Indigenous Missionary Council shows that 2021 was a deadly...
Arrest of Nicaraguan Bishop Causes Outcry
As Pope Francis calls for dialogue, international Church leaders and Nicaraguan Catholics speak out against the arrest of Bishop Álvarez.
The Narrow Gate: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll affiliate who has worked 40 years in public education reflects on “the narrow gate” in the Mass readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Reunification of Migrant Families Takes Years
Two families who long for reunification offer their stories on behalf of countless others separated by the U.S./Mexico border.
Pope Francis: Somalia Is in a Humanitarian Crisis
Pope Francis draws global attention to Somalia, where one million displaced people face famine and disease provoked by drought.
Nicaraguans at Home and Abroad Defend Bishop
Bianca Jagger, a human rights advocate, joins other Nicaraguans to call for the release of Bishop José Álvarez, who is under house arrest.
‘Remain in Mexico’ Border Policy Will Be Ended
Homeland Security announces the end of the Trump-era policy known as “Remain in Mexico” that kept...
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