Two archbishops hold memorial Masses as opposition leaders say hundreds or even thousands of people have been killed or disappeared.
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Look to St. Joseph as an “Ally,” Pope Says
In a series on St. Joseph during the weekly papal audience, Pope Francis says to look to Church’s patron for guidance and support.
CELAM Bishops Must ‘Revive Aparecida,’ Go to Peripheries, Says its President
President of the Latin American Catholic Bishops’ Conference (CELAM) opens episcopal gathering with a call to revive Aparecida, go to the peripheries
Cardinal Warns of Rights Violations against Seafarers
Cardinal Peter Turkson warns that seafarers and workers in fishing industries are increasingly being exploited.
Pope: Fight Child Labor through Fair Wages for Adults
Pope Francis says at conference “Eradicating Child Labor, Building a Better Future,” fight child labor by eliminating poverty and paying fair wages to adults.
Religious Freedom Advocates ‘Appalled’ as State Department Removes Nigeria from Watch List
State department removes Nigeria from watch list in spite of abuses against religious freedom and persecution of Christians.
Pope: St. Joseph Reminds Church to Pay Attention to What Is Essential
Pope: St. Joseph, model for and protector of the Church, reminds us to pay attention to what is important.
Latin American Bishops to Confront Increasing Poverty after COVID-19
Latin America accounts for one-third of all COVID-19 pandemic deaths and its economies contracted...
Nurture Hope Tomorrow by Healing Pain Today, Pope Says
Pope Francis says World Day of the Poor asks us not to be afraid to take a close look at the...
Trust Christ’s Presence, Learn to Invoke the Holy Spirit, Pope Says
Prayer to the Holy Spirit must come from the heart, Pope Francis says, concluding audience series on St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians.
An Ex-Marine Recounts Inspiration of Maryknoll Priest Killed in Vietnam War
As a chaplain with the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War, Maryknoll Father Vincent...
Latin American Bishops to Address the Region’s Decline in Democracy
Latin American bishops to seeks to confront erosion of region’s democracy from leaders on the left and right.
Bishops Living in Amazon Ask COP26 for Actions to Save Planet
Bishops of the Amazon are asking world leaders at COP26 for urgent and courageous commitments to combat climate change and protect the Amazon.
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