African Bishops Cry Out for their People
The year 2024 was deadly for Africa’s Christian populations, with hundreds of thousands of people persecuted or killed for their faith.
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Mexican Bishops Urge Truce on Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Church leaders call for peace on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Christmas as a step toward ending the violence that engulfs Mexico.
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Senate Hearing Examines Mass Deportation Plan
The Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimonies about possible mass deportation, with some witnesses saying it would crash the economy.
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With Assad’s Fall, Papal Nuncio Prays for Syria’s Reconciliation
As former Syrian President Bashar Assad is ousted by rebels, Cardinal Mario Zenari says it’s time to “move toward reconciliation.”
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Head of Caritas in Georgia: ‘We Are Being Torn Apart’
The director of Caritas Georgia sheds light on riots that have erupted after the ruling party suspended European Union membership talks.
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Christian Persecution Increasing Dramatically, Report Says
Aid to the Church in Need reports that persecution of Christians has worsened in 60% of the 18 countries being monitored.
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U.S. Bishops: ‘We Stand in Firm Solidarity’ with Immigrants
Representatives of the U.S. bishops’ conference state that the local church will continue its ministry of supporting migrants and immigrants.
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Consider the Poor at COP 29, Say Catholic Leaders
Catholic leaders advocate for the world’s vulnerable people at the United Nations conference...
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Catholic Vote Shifted to Trump’s Favor
Economic concerns were the single most pressing factor that tipped the Catholic vote, helping lead President-elect Donald Trump to victory.
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Thousands Volunteer after Tragic Flood in Spain
After flood caused the deaths of 200 people in Valencia, 15,000 people came to assist with cleanup, including King Felipe and Queen Letizia.
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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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Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors Receive Nobel Peace Prize
Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico, says the choice of Nihon Hidankyo for a Nobel award serves as a reminder of the perils of nuclear war.
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