Hundreds of Thousands of Refugees Languish in Kenya
Hundreds of thousands of refugees live in dire poverty, say humanitarian workers, in spite of the Kenyan government’s Marshall Plan.
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Mexican Priest Murdered, Archbishop Attacked
In Mexico’s worsening violence against clergy, Augustinian Father Javier GarcÃa Villafaña, was killed days after an attack on an archbishop.
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With Report, Argentina’s Bishops Ask for Forgiveness
Four decades after the Dirty War took tens of thousands of lives in Argentina, the Catholic Church publishes a report about its role amid disappearances and deaths.
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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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A Venezuelan Migrant Mother’s Testimony
A mother from Venezuela, forced to flee the country with her young son, gives a firsthand account of her family’s ordeal in seeking asylum.
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Working toward Healing from Native Boarding Schools
A database about Native American boarding schools affiliated with the Catholic Church is a resource and a step toward healing, advocates say.
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After two years of separation, Afghan family reunited in Kentucky
After a journey of two long years, an Afghan refugee who had worked for the United States is reunited with his wife and children in Kentucky.
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Religious in Costa Rica Offer Respite to Migrants
Religious congregations join forces to offer shelter and accompaniment to migrants traveling en route to other places or settling in Costa Rica.Â
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Religious Freedom Worsening around the Globe
With conditions deteriorating worldwide, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom names 17 countries of particular concern.
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Vocation Means Sharing God’s Love, Pope Says
On the 2023 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis said that vocations are like a symphony played on diverse instruments in harmony.
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Labor Advocates Recall Bangladeshi Garment Factory Collapse
Ten years after a Bangladeshi factory complex collapsed, killing 1,134 workers and injuring 2,500 others, perilous labor conditions continue.
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Indigenous Immigrants Seek Rights in Brazil
Indigenous immigrants from Venezuela, including the Warao, struggle to establish their rights under Brazil’s governmental policies.
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