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Shipment heads to Haiti from Miami; plans begin for next phase of relief
Exactly one week after citing an "urgent need" for donations, the Archdiocese of Miami loaded 22 pallets of rice, canned goods, hygienic supplies and diapers onto a ship for transport to Haiti's southwestern peninsula.
Some Iraqis hopeful, but aid groups have concerns about Mosul offensive
Iraqi Christians are cautiously welcoming the start of the battle for Mosul and the Ninevah Plain, their ancestral homeland of the past 14 centuries from which they were brutally driven out by the Islamic State group more than two years ago.
Vatican, Italy tax agreement goes into effect
Individuals and entities that have accounts at the Vatican bank and are subject to taxation in Italy will have until mid-April to report to Italian authorities the income earned by their Vatican accounts.
Bishop Cantu: Congo’s bishops working hard to steer nation to peace
"Even as we met with people in Kinshasa, the situation was shifting constantly," Bishop Cantu said, noting that "tensions are high and lives are at stake."
Pope canonizes seven saints who ‘fought the good fight of faith’
Each one "struggled to the very end with all their strength," which they received through perseverance and prayer, the pope said Oct. 16 at a canonization Mass in St. Peter's Square.
Young martyr a symbol of hope for Mexico’s priests, official says
The martyrdom of St. Jose Sanchez del Rio, who died in 1928 during a government crackdown on Catholics, takes on a new meaning today amid violence in Mexico.
Promote culture of life, inclusion, hope, pope tells grandparents
In a world that glorifies physical strength and appearances, grandparents must uphold the values that really matter and bring hope and wisdom to younger generations, Pope Francis said.
Colombian bishops urge government, rebels to commit to cease-fire
Following a meeting Oct. 13-14, the bishops' conference said in a letter that it wanted to convey a sense of hope and encouragement to the country as it considers the next steps to establishing lasting peace.
Traveling exhibit shines light on global refugee crisis
The exhibit, which ends in Philadelphia Nov. 13 aims to bring the plight of 60 million refugees closer to home by having participants walk -- if not a mile, then at least 10,000 square feet -- in a refugee's shoes.
Pope makes ‘Mercy Friday’ visit to home for children
Continuing his monthly Year of Mercy visits to people in particularly vulnerable situations, Pope Francis spent an afternoon Oct. 14 visiting group homes for children under 12 whose parents cannot care for them.