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Massacre in a church in Haiti: Pope prays for safety

"I make a heartfelt appeal to all those in positions of authority to take concrete steps in order to ensure the safety of the population and put an end to all forms of violence."

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Bishops’ urgent plea to save TPS for Haitians

As Haitians in the U.S. face deportation, Catholic bishops meet with senators and write letters asking...

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Haitian priest finds his calling in months without Mass

Father Hugues Paul grew up in a rural Haitian community that often went nearly a year without the Eucharist,...

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Amid Haiti crisis, acting prime minister visits Pope Leo

With nearly half of Haitians identifying as Catholic, the influence of the Church is essential on the island, as the problems of gangs and poverty continue.

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As Haiti crisis continues, Pope appoints a new representative

Nigerian Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, who has served in diplomatic posts around the world, leaves the Czech Republic for this troubled Caribbean country.

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U.S. bishops speak out in defense of Haitian immigrants

Amid ongoing violence and danger in Haiti, Catholic bishops defend rights of Haitian immigrants to legally remain in the U.S.

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Extend protection for Haitians, U.S. bishops’ chairs ask administration

"The Trump administration still has the opportunity to do the right thing," the statement urges, ahead of February 3 deadline to end Temporary Protected Status for 300,000 Haitians.

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Haiti gangs release kidnapped Irish missionary, 7 others

Gena Heraty, an Irish missionary who co-founded a residential home in Haiti for children with special needs, was released several weeks after being kidnapped.

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War is not a way to resolve conflicts: Pope Leo

The 80th anniversary of the atomic bombs "has reawakened throughout the world the necessary rejection of war as a means of resolving conflicts."

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5 Countries facing famine, including Sudan, Palestine, Haiti

A new report found that more than half of Sudan's population is facing 'high levels of acute food insecurity' as conflict in the region rages.

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2 Religious sisters murdered in Haiti amid gang violence

Two religious sisters in Haiti were killed on Monday in an act of gang violence as the nation continues to suffer the ongoing conflict.

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Haitian armed forces patrol Port-au-Prince suburb

Kids without school because of gangs are recruited by gangs

Aid organizations are working to counter the lure of lawless groups in Haiti as the public authorities continue unable to wrest control of their country.

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Haiti bishop describes ‘suffocating’ chaos due to gangs

While he painted a dire picture of Haiti, Bishop Quensel Alphonse remains hopeful that his people can rise above this "existential crisis."

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Haitian children recruited to armed gangs, UN reports

Since the attack on an aircraft at the Port-au-Prince airport, supply chains have rapidly deteriorated and thousands have fled their homes.

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Haiti’s bishops plead for help as security in capital deteriorates

Aid agencies, UN evacuate capital as gangs increase violence against provisional government.

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Missionaries of Charity attacked in Haiti

A convent opened by Mother Teresa herself was raided and burned by gangs on the night of October 26, halting their efforts to serve those in need.

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Pope says UN peacekeepers should stay in Lebanon

In addition to begging end of war -- "Stop, please!" -- Pope appeals that Ukrainians not be left "to freeze to death" and notes escalating situation in Haiti.

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Ohio bishops write letter to rein in rumors of eaten pets

Signed by 10 Ohio bishops, the letter reiterated Catholic social teaching on the inherent dignity all humans should be afforded. The US bishops' council joined the message.

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When gangs take over your country, you go to school to eat

Mary's Meals is helping to keep kids in school in rural parts of Haiti, where gangs mean Haitians live with constant stress and fear of getting attacked.

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Peacekeepers begin arriving in gang-plagued Haiti

Law enforcement personnel from Kenya and seven other nations hope to make Caribbean nation stable enough to hold elections.

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Massacre in a church in Haiti: Pope prays for safety

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Amid Haiti crisis, acting prime minister visits Pope Leo

As Haiti crisis continues, Pope appoints a new representative

U.S. bishops speak out in defense of Haitian immigrants

Extend protection for Haitians, U.S. bishops’ chairs ask administration

Haiti gangs release kidnapped Irish missionary, 7 others

War is not a way to resolve conflicts: Pope Leo

5 Countries facing famine, including Sudan, Palestine, Haiti

2 Religious sisters murdered in Haiti amid gang violence

Kids without school because of gangs are recruited by gangs

Haiti bishop describes ‘suffocating’ chaos due to gangs

Haitian children recruited to armed gangs, UN reports

Haiti’s bishops plead for help as security in capital deteriorates

Missionaries of Charity attacked in Haiti

Pope says UN peacekeepers should stay in Lebanon

Ohio bishops write letter to rein in rumors of eaten pets

When gangs take over your country, you go to school to eat

Peacekeepers begin arriving in gang-plagued Haiti

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Amid Haiti crisis, acting prime minister visits Pope Leo

As Haiti crisis continues, Pope appoints a new representative

U.S. bishops speak out in defense of Haitian immigrants

Extend protection for Haitians, U.S. bishops’ chairs ask administration

Haiti gangs release kidnapped Irish missionary, 7 others

War is not a way to resolve conflicts: Pope Leo

5 Countries facing famine, including Sudan, Palestine, Haiti

2 Religious sisters murdered in Haiti amid gang violence

Kids without school because of gangs are recruited by gangs

Haiti bishop describes ‘suffocating’ chaos due to gangs

Haitian children recruited to armed gangs, UN reports

Haiti’s bishops plead for help as security in capital deteriorates

Missionaries of Charity attacked in Haiti

Pope says UN peacekeepers should stay in Lebanon

Ohio bishops write letter to rein in rumors of eaten pets

When gangs take over your country, you go to school to eat

Peacekeepers begin arriving in gang-plagued Haiti

Is making the Sign of the Cross found in the Bible?

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity taught me how to pray for others in 7 words

Pope Leo XIV to have lump removed from lung

Vatican: Nodule was cancerous, surgery a success

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