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In Mozambique, insurgents wage war hidden by ‘law of silence’

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"There are many financial interests and those who are funding all this are finding fertile ground due to the poverty, the lack of opportunities and the resulting youth unemployment."

The Catholic Church in Cambodia: a small community comes into its own

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“We are gradually getting a feel for how art, evangelization and respect for the culture can all work together to help us understand one another.”

One year after Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, priest demands justice

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"We feel as if we are betrayed. Just to arouse the emotions of the people, the representatives of the government say something about the investigations [into the bombings]. It is only a good slogan for the next election.”

In northeastern Syria, Christians are caught between war planes and COVID-19

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"Christians are loved in the region, especially since the humanitarian organizations are all Christian, and they provide 80 percent of their aid to Muslims. Going to church, ringing bells is possible as it has always been."

Contemplative monasteries and convents join ‘prayer storm’ for the comfort of people worldwide

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"We firmly believe that prayer will be the first to bring forth fruits of mercy. Prayer forms the basis for the aid and support that we would like and are required to provide.”

In Aleppo, Syria, COVID-19 adds to ongoing suffering, especially for the poor

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“The number of Christian families, of all denominations, in Aleppo before the war stood at around 30,000. Now that figure has fallen to around 10,000."

One year later, Christians have forgiven perpetrators of Sri Lanka attack

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"‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,’ and throughout the past year, every Sunday, [our seminarians] have repeated these same words… Yes, we can indeed say that we have forgiven the terrorists.”

COVID-19 in Africa: Catholic radio stations offer hope, sustain faith

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"It is our mission to act as ambassadors of hope for a society that fears the pandemic. We have to help keep burning the flames of faith and hope—the hope that the world will return to normal if everyone does his or her part.”

Sisters in Ukraine are on the frontline against COVID-19

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“I know that many people are praying for us, for the doctors and all the staff, and we are very grateful for this. Please continue to pray for us, so that we do not lose our strength.”

ACN pays tribute to brave bishop who ministered in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain

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“Bishop Ballin showed great determination in overcoming many, many challenges in support of the pastoral needs of a community which includes many foreign workers from the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and South Korea.”
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