Haiti’s Violence Leading to Civil War
Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned, and Haiti stands on the brink of civil war, according to Archbishop Max Leroy Mésidor of Port-au-Prince, president of the Haitian bishops’ conference.
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Don’t Condemn Others, Says Pope Francis
Citing one of the most beloved verses of the New Testament, Pope Francis calls on Christians to pray for the grace to see others as Jesus sees them — through the eyes of mercy.
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Ministry Continues Amidst Haiti’s Chaos
As Haiti descends into chaos, remarkable stories emerge of two Catholic clergy’s commitment to the Haitian people.
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Six Nuns Kidnapped in Haiti Are Freed
After urgent calls from religious leaders including Pope Francis and the president of the Latin America and Caribbean bishops’ conference, six Sisters of St. Anne have been freed.
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Six Religious Sisters Kidnapped in Haiti
Members of the Congregation of Saint Anne were kidnapped by criminal gangs in a sign of the country’s furthering spiral into violence.
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Experts, Catholic Leaders Call for Help for Haiti
Haitian gangs have overrun the country to the point that international intervention is needed, say Church leaders and experts.
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Biden Plan ‘Unworkable’ for Florida’s Boat Refugees, Archbishop Says
Biden’s plan to address the surge of asylum-seekers “doesn’t address the problem of people coming by boats,” Miami’s archbishop says.
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World Cries Out for Peace, Says Pope Francis
Marking the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Pope Francis and other leaders of world religions make a plea for peace.
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Religious Orders Call for International Intervention in Haiti
Gangs in Haiti are responsible for nearly four kidnappings a day in 2022 and violence that killed more than 200 and forced 3,000 to flee their homes during July alone.
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Faith in Suffering: A Maryknoll Reflection
Reflecting on the Sunday Mass readings, a Maryknoll lay missioner gives witness to the faith of the community where she serves in Haiti.
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A Family Builds a Home Together
Maryknoll Father Romane St. Vil serves as spiritual leader for Creole-speaking Haitian communities in diaspora in the U.S.
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Nuevo Laredo Seeks Help for Haitians at Border
The Diocese of Nuevo Laredo has put out an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance for Haitians expected to surge at the U.S./Mexico border.
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