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Italian Priest Recounts Harrowing Escape from Kabul
Father Scalese was among thousands of foreigners who had to flee the country after the Taliban, an extremist Islamic movement that ruled Afghanistan until ousted by a U.S.-led coalition nearly 20 years ago, took control of the country
Hypocrisy in the Church Is ‘Detestable,’ Pope Says at Audience
Continuing his talks on the Letter to the Galatians, Pope Francis warns that hypocrisy suffocates the courage to openly say what is true.
Christians Fight Forced Conversions in Pakistan
The kidnapping, forced conversions and forced marriage of girls from religious minorities has become an everyday matter in Pakistan.
U.S. Catholics Urged to Help Haitians after Quake
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops calls on bishops across the country to take up collections to aid Haitians recovering from two recent natural disasters.
2020 Deadliest Year for Rohingya Refugees at Sea
Many refugees are marooned for months on unseaworthy boats, falling prey to abuse by...
Bishops Say U.S. Must Aid Afghan Refugees
U.S. bishops urge the U.S. government to assist Afghan refugees fleeing the recent Taliban takeover of their war-torn country.
God’s Law Meant to Bring Freedom, Pope Says
Continuing his talks on the Letter to the Galatians, Pope Francis focuses on St. Paul’s assessment of the law in Christians’ lives.
Shelter Helps Migrants Expelled from the U.S.
A Catholic shelter helps migrants expelled from the United States to southern Mexico, then transported to a Guatemalan jungle town.
Northbound Migrants Brave Crossing the Dangerous Darién Gap
Thousands of migrants heading to the United States are opting for one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes—through the Darién jungle.
Uganda Catholic leaders work to reduce violence against women
Religious leaders in Uganda are working to raise awareness to protect women and girls from gender-based violence in this African nation.
U.N. Climate Change Report Can Spur Prayerful Action
A new U.N. report describing the devastating effects of climate change around the world challenges people of faith to respond.
Inquiry Opens into Facility for Unaccompanied Minors
Department of Health and Human Services investigates allegations of abuse at Fort Bliss camp for unaccompanied migrant minors in Texas.
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