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Gang attack in Haiti leaves at least 47 dead
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On the night of August 23 to 24, more than 47 people were killed by armed gangs in Kenscoff, a Haitian town near Port-au-Prince. Bishop ...
Franciscan in Syria: “The lack of security has grown enormously”
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The Christian community has seen discrimination rise but remains firm in the faith in the land of Christianity’s roots. The situation in Syria remains unstable ...
Indonesia: After earthquake, bishop sees “the dawn of hope”
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The Catholic Church is at the forefront of efforts to help victims of the earthquake that struck one of the most densely Christian islands of ...
Lebanon: Children and young adults find refuge in ACN-funded summer camps
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In Lebanon today, organizing a few days of activities for children and young people has become an obstacle course. But for the local Church, these ...
Ukraine: “Evil will never destroy everything,” bishop says
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Maksym Ryabukha is a war-zone bishop. Half of the diocese he leads — the Exarchate of Donetsk, Ukraine — is occupied by the Russian army, ...
Nigeria: “There can be no lynching in a civilized society”
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Northern Nigeria usually appears in the news because of violence, kidnappings, or interreligious conflicts. However, in the midst of that reality, there are also many ...
Two religious sisters attacked at home in Mozambique
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Building where the nuns were staying also serves as a home for young girls. Archbishop laments “exponential” rise in crime in the African country. Killing ...
Church in Colombia aids victims of devastating earthquake while assessing damages
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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck large parts of western and central Colombia on Monday, August 10. The epicenter was recorded in the municipality of San José ...
Earthquake in Colombia: Church assessing needs for emergency aid
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A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck much of western and central Colombia on Monday. While authorities assess the scale of the emergency, the Catholic Church ...
Haiti: Church “the last remaining wall” against gangs
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As the country sinks into an unprecedented crisis, corroded by armed gangs, the Church remains standing, sowing hope in the midst of despair. The legislative ...