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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."
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 ...
Survey shows decline in US Catholics’ concern about global Christian persecution
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“In a world where up to 300 million Christians are confronted with various forms of harassment and outright persecution because of their faith, the US ...
Aid group commits $5.5M to support priests and nuns serving communities most vulnerable to COVID-19
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“We are united in prayer with the brave and dedicated priests and nuns who give their all to serve the world’s most vulnerable communities, and ...
In Niger, joy and surprise at sign of life in case of abducted missionary
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Not even 23 seconds long, the video appears to have been recorded by the priest’s abductors as proof of life and may indicate the possibility ...
India—suffering and consolation in the time of COVID-19
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"While still adhering to the measures imposed, they are seeking out those in need and giving them food. They are helping everyone—Catholics, Protestants, Hindus, Muslims—without ...
Jihadists fly their flag in Mozambique—a ‘disgrace,’ bishop says
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“It is a tragedy. What is happening in Mozambique is a disgrace. It is a real shame that our people should be humiliated in this ...
Coronavirus puts economic toll on Christians in the Holy Land
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On March 12, the Franciscan Pilgrims Office in Jerusalem cancelled until further notice all Masses booked by pilgrimage tour companies at Holy Land shrines.
From a nun in Syria, a message of hope and faith in the time of COVID-19
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“To all our ACN donors, we say very sincerely: ‘Thank you for your enormous generosity. You have helped us for so many years and continue ...
The coronavirus in Venezuela—‘a difficult moment and a trial’
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Bishop Mario Moronta called on the authorities to “guarantee its citizens safe access to food, medicines, and medical care and to ensure that there are ...