Pope Leo XIV encourages people, especially Catholics, to read the U.S. bishops’ pastoral message condemning abuses and mass deportations.
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Europeans Turn Out to Transport, Welcome Refugees from Ukraine
Europeans citizens turned out to welcome and help transport a half a million refugees crossing borders to escape Russian invasion of Ukraine.
‘With a Heart Broken,’ Pope Prays for Peace in Ukraine
Pope Francis says he is heart broken over war and phones Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to express deepest sorrow over tragic invasion.
Catholic Leaders in Europe Warn of ‘a Humanitarian Catastrophe’ as Russia Attacks Ukraine
European Catholic leaders appeal for peace and express alarm about a possible “humanitarian catastrophe” as Russia attacks Ukraine.
Ugandan Diocese Helps Women, Children Once Held by LRA Soldiers
Victims of Lord’s Resistance Army reign of terror not only suffer trauma from kidnappings and...
Extending a Hand of Hospitality to Newly Arrived Afghan Refugees
A returned Maryknoll lay missioner draws upon his experience and ability in working with refugees from Afghanistan.
Church in Brazil Shelters Victims of Mudslides
The Church organizes aid campaign, shelters people who lost their homes in mudslides caused by Brazil’s worst storms in the last 70 years.
Jailed Water Activists in Honduras Released
Water activists known as the “Guapinol 8,” arrested for protesting an iron oxide mine endangering local water sources, were released.
A Rare Glimpse of Ministry to Pakistani Catholics
Father Shehzad Anwar ministers to beleaguered Catholic minority in sparsely populated Pakistan...
A Joyful Contemplative
Maryknoll Sister Helen Werner, 102 years old, has lovingly offered decades of her life in a mission of contemplative prayer.
Native Americans Seek Justice in U.S. Economy
Native Americans face the equivalent of a rigged Monopoly game in terms of economic advancement, panelists at Catholic gathering say.
Nicaragua Revokes Legal Status of Catholic Projects
The Daniel Ortega-controlled national assembly of Nicaragua revokes legal status of Catholic educational and charitable projects.
Biden Faces Criticism over Ongoing Immigration Issues
A year into the Biden Administration, the president faces criticism for insufficient progress on immigration.
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