Suffering of persecuted Christians around the globe ‘is real,’ say speakers
Shakeel Raphael projected an image of his brother Nadeem Samson on the screen, prison bars superimposed over the man’s sorrowful face.
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From Orphan to Frontline COVID Nurse and Medical Student
A Maryknoll lay missioner shares the story of Samwel Chacha, an orphan who was raised by his aunt, who is now a frontline COVID nurse
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Catholics Urged to Help ‘Unite World’ on Behalf of Internally Displaced People
The World Day for Migrants and Refugees Sept. 27 is a chance for Catholics “to unite the world” on behalf of displaced people and “pray for the well-being of our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee.
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Pope to U.N.: Respect for Each Human Life is Essential for Peace, Equality
Pope Francis asked members of the United Nations how they think they can respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and build a more peaceful, more just world when many of their countries spend billions on military weapons and when their treatment of the unborn, of refugees and of women shows so little respect for human life.
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Church, Society Should Recognize Leadership of Hispanics, Latinos, Bishop Says
The Catholic Church and American society should recognize the historic and current contributions of Hispanic and Latino leaders, said a U.S. bishop at the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15.
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