From South Dakota to Zona Sur
A resourceful Maryknoll priest, Father Paul Sykora, supports an education project for children in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
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Tag: indigenous
Indigenous Priest Killed in Mexico’s Chiapas State
Father Marcelo Pérez of the Diocese of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, was murdered as he left church after saying Sunday Mass.
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Reflect God’s Love, Pope Tells People of Timor-Leste
During his trip to East Timor, also called Timor-Leste, Pope Francis gives a spirited message during a Mass attended by half the population.
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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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Brazilian Church Provides Aid to Yanomami, Warns of “Genocide”
The Yanomami people of Brazil face life-threatening levels of starvation and disease, say Church leaders carrying out relief efforts.
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Amazon Catholic Leaders: Indigenous Peoples Must Be Protected
Death of a man who was thought to be the last of his tribe in the Amazon basin raises concerns about disappearance of Indigenous cultures.
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Being a Brother in Mission
For a Maryknoll religious brother, helping Pakistani Christian refugees in Bangkok, Thailand, is simply part of his mission to form community.
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Pope Apologizes for Treatment of Indigenous in Canada
After listening to representatives of Canada’s Indigenous communities, Pope Francis met all the groups together and apologized for the complicity of Catholics in abusing Indigenous children in Canada and helping in the attempt to erase their culture, Pope Francis pledged to address the issue more fully when he visits Canada.
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Pope Listens to Canadian Indigenous
In scheduled visits, Métis and Inuit leaders bring testimonies, including those related to abuse at residential schools, to Pope Francis.
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Latin American Bishops to Hear from Indigenous Communities
CELAM meeting is an opportunity for Latin America’s Indigenous peoples to highlight their role within the church and society.
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Brazilian Bishops’ Lenten Campaign Draws Fire From Conservatives
Campaign that defends indigenous peoples, criticizes rampant femicide and condemns violence against LGBTQ draws ire of some Brazilian bishops.
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Philippine Church Condemns Killings of 9 Indigenous Leaders
Victims shot during attempted arrest of 28 people in the Philippines accused of being communist...
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