Letters brought to a papal audience by the bishop of El Paso and chair of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee reveal fear, suffering and hope.
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Mexican Priest Killed in Crossfire in North-Central Mexico
A Franciscan priest was killed in a hail of gunfire on his way to celebrate Mass in a rural Mexican village known for drug cartel conflicts.
Selfish, Materialistic Lifestyles Help Fuel Poverty, Pope Says in Message
The Vatican shared the pontiff’s message for the World Day of the Poor, to be celebrated in...
Harris’ Central America Agenda Features Longtime Concerns for the Church
Vice President Kamala Harris stresses need to fight for democracies and against corruption on Central American trip to deal with immigration.
Prayer is like a Musical Score, Giving Life Melody, Meaning, Pope Says
People need to find harmony between prayer and the demands of everyday life, Pope Francis said.
Caritas Tells G7 Leaders Debt Relief Is Key to Global COVID-19 Recovery
As leaders of the wealthiest nations meet at the G7 summit, Caritas Internationalis calls for debt relief for the poorest.
Canadian Church Pledges Support for Muslims After ‘Hate’ Attack on Family
Canadian police say killing of four members of a Muslim family appears "planned, premeditated act,...
High Court Ruling Deals Blow to Some Immigrants with Temporary Status
In a unanimous decision, court says TPS recipient who entered unlawfully is "not eligible” for...
Third Catholic Church in Eastern Myanmar Hit by Military Strikes
Another church in Kayah state, a Catholic stronghold in eastern Myanmar, was damaged by indiscriminate shelling by the military.
Pope: Prayer Is Source of Strength in Darkest Times
Persevere in prayer, never stop trusting God, Pope Francis says at audience.By Junno Arocho...
At Migration Summit, Bishops Commit to Work Toward ‘Church Without Borders’
Catholic bishops, international organizations discuss challenges of getting faithful to understand...
Brazil Sees Rapid Rise in Land Conflicts, Catholic Agency Reports
Land disputes in Brazil intensify under President Jair Bolsonaro, and involve more than 80,000 families, many of whom are of indigenous people.
Ecumenical Service Remembers Victims of Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
The Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the most severe incidents of racial violence in U.S. history, began May 31, 1921, and lasted for two days. It left somewhere between 30 and 300 people dead, mostly African Americans, and destroyed over 1,400 homes and businesses.
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