Despair Mounts amid Flooding in Libya
As the death toll rises, due to massive flooding in Libya, Church and world leaders express sorrow and organize humanitarian aid.
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Tag: Africa
Eucharist Everywhere: A Maryknoll Reflection
In the context of a refugee camp under strict pandemic restrictions, a Maryknoll priest reflects about how to bring Eucharist to everyone.
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Ugandan Church Fights Plague of Human Trafficking
Ugandan Church leaders organize efforts to stop the trafficking of Ugandans, notably women and girls, in the Middle East.
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Walking with Jesus in South Sudan: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner serving in South Sudan reflects on the Mass readings for the Third Sunday of Easter.
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In Nigeria, Christians Identify with Jesus’ Cross
For Christians in Nigeria, including a mother with a harrowing story of loss and survival, Jesus’ Cross gives meaning to their everyday suffering.
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Holy Week Attacks in Nigeria Leave Nearly 100 Dead
Attacks by Muslim extremists on Christian communities in Nigeria have left scores of casualties during the days leading up to Easter.
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Pope Delivers Rousing Message in Congo
“Hands off Africa!” Pope Francis says in an address to leaders in Congo, decrying plundering of the continent’s resources.
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Catholic Priest Killed in Nigeria; Other Christians Killed in Congo
A priest’s death and the wounding of another is the latest attack in Nigeria’s predominantly...
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Congolese Catholics Protest Violence
Congolese Church leaders and people take to the streets, even foregoing Mass, to demand an end to the violence overtaking their country.
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‘Ecological disaster’: Religious Leaders Call for End to Ghana’s Illegal Mines
Ghana’s Catholic bishops warn of “environmental coup d’état” from rampant destruction of the country’s natural resources via illegal mining.
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Congolese Cardinal to Global North: Tackle Climate Crisis
Poor countries suffer more and developed countries bear more blame, says Congolese Cardinal Besungu, urging world leaders to take action.
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We Need Each Other: A Maryknoll Reflection
A Maryknoll lay missioner serving in Tanzania reflects on cooperation and interdependence in the Mass readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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