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Kidnapping of priest highlights ongoing crisis in Haiti
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“The deterioration of the situation in the country is due to the multiplication of armed gangs, the constant cases of kidnapping, the ubiquitous insecurity, ...
Bibles and catechisms for the youth apostolate in Venezuela
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For several years now, Venezuela has been going through a crisis almost without parallel – a crisis only further exacerbated by the pandemic. Almost 80% ...
Haiti bishops issue urgent appeal for unity
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“Our dear Haiti is crossing a difficult stage in its history. Who is going to finally stop her descent into hell? The Haitian people really ...
‘Be quiet so that God may defend you’—kidnapped sister is free at last
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As regards the suffering, she often remembered the teachings of her order’s foundress, the Blessed Caridad Brader, “Be quiet so that God may defend you,” ...
In Venezuela, crisis has brought many closer to the Church
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"We are here to serve the people, especially the poorest. Our role and commitment are to act as a presence that can bring light to ...
Haiti: “We are still in the first phase of our emergency aid efforts”
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"The precarious situation makes it impossible to travel to the country, which means that we cannot experience the situation first-hand. Our communication is limited to ...
Massive influx of Haitian migrants triggers crisis in Mexico
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"Behind these migrant caravans there are an infinite number of private interests, institutions and non-governmental organizations that have made these migrants into an industry for ...
In Chile, young people are helping rebuild a vandalized church
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The images of the church tower collapsing in a sea of flames shocked not only the local people and the Catholic faithful, but the whole ...
In Brazil, a boat brings Christ to the people
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“This boat helps us to get to the riverside communities much more quickly."
Statistics offer ‘no more than a hint of the suffering endured’ by Haitian population
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"There is also a need to provide the bishop and his closest collaborators with a roof over their heads, since they have lost everything."