As peace talks between Israel and Hamas begin, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa warns that the path will be long and full of challenges.
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Canadian Catholic Leaders Express Sorrow over Deaths of Indigenous Children
The bodies of more than 200 Indigenous children found at a former residential school run by the Church in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Rosary Marathon to End with Prayers that Mary Undo ‘Knots’ Tied by COVID-19
Pope Francis will conclude the Catholic Church’s monthlong rosary marathon with special prayers to Mary, Undoer of Knots, one of his favorite titles for the mother of Jesus.
Bishops from U.S., Central America Participate in Meeting on Immigration
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is participating in an emergency meeting with prelates from Central America as well as Vatican representatives June 1 and 2 in Chicago to set forth a path for the U.S. church’s response to immigration.
Churches Help Those Displaced in Mozambique by Islamist Militants
More than 60,000 people are living in Nampula, Mozambique, in various camps following attacks by armed Islamist militants known locally as al-Shabab.
Darkness Does Not Mean the Devil Has Won, Pope Says
Prayer is a dialogue with God, not a magic wand, Pope Francis says at weekly general audience. By...
Haitians Granted Reprieve with Immigration Extension to Stay in U.S.
Haitians with a special immigration status in the U.S. have been granted an extension so that they can continue to live and work legally in the country…
Four Killed in Military Attack on Church in Myanmar
Four people were killed in Myanmar when the military attacked a Catholic church where more than 300 people had taken refuge from the fighting.
One Year In: Reflections on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
A Maryknoll lay missioner looks at using the gifts of the Holy Spirit in her ministry with the...
Spanish Bishops Fear Exploitation of Migrants Amid Crisis With Morocco
Spanish bishops fear migrants are being used for political pressure after a surge of migrants swam from Morocco to Spanish territories.
Perseverance Is Necessary in Prayer, Pope Francis Says
Progress in spiritual life consists in being able to persevere in difficult times, the pope says in his series of talks on prayer.
Justice Remains Elusive to Survivors of Salvador’s Sumpul River Massacre
Forty-one years after the killing of more than 600 civilians, survivors of the Sumpul River massacre say those responsible need to be held accountable.
Pope Appeals for Peace in Gaza and Israel, Says Death of Children ‘Unacceptable’
Pope Francis calls for a cease-fire and prayers so that "Israelis and Palestinians may find the...
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