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Two nuns killed, seven survive attack in South Sudan
A bus carrying nine sisters returning from a parish celebration was ambushed on a highway. They hid but were found and two were shot. The country's president blamed armed factions that have not signed a 2018 peace agreement.
Washington Archdiocese offers practical steps to care for creation
After the Vatican published seven ways to care for our common home, the archdiocese developed steps for its parishes and schools to carry out what "Laudato Si'," Pope Francis' letter on the environment, teaches.
Vaccination is an act of love, pope says in ad campaign
"We are extremely grateful to (Pope Francis) and the cardinals and archbishops for lending their voices and platforms to help people across the globe feel more confident in the vaccines," particularly to the world's 1.3 billion Catholics, said the head of the Ad Council.
When loved one goes to prison, Catholic ministry walks with families
Sue and John Killeen of Drexel Hill lead the Mary Mother of Captives ministry in the Philadelphia area. John visits men in prison and helps transition them back to society, while Sue aids up to 112 families in a mutual support group.
Judge rules to reinstate ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
A district court judge ruled the Biden administration had violated a law that dictates what procedures agencies must go through to implement certain policies, including an immigration policy of the Trump administration.
Life ‘will never be like before’ following earthquake in Haiti, says local priest
A devastating 7.2 quake that has killed some 1,300 is the latest disaster to strike the Caribbean's poorest nation, and Oblate Father Eugène Almonor is organizing prayers to "implore the Lord" for his native land.
U.S. bishops support immigration provisions in $3.5 trillion spending bill
The U.S. bishops' migration chair said Aug. 12 that Catholic leaders were pleased the federal budget spending plan passed by the Senate a day earlier would provide "lawful permanent status to qualified immigrants."
Gangs, economy in crisis complicate Haiti disaster efforts
Saturday's earthquake, which left many people living outside, came on the heels of July's presidential assassination, an economic and ongoing political crisis, the coronavirus pandemic and an active storm season -- a tropical depression was bearing down this week.
Biden administration grapples with ‘convoluted’ immigration messaging
Even after Vice President Kamala Harris said in a speech in Guatemala "Do not come," Central Americans aren't listening, as condition there worsen. The summer has seen a surge in migration to the U.S., as with previous administrations.
Pope prays for peace in Afghanistan as Taliban takes control
Hours before the Taliban seized the capital, Kabul, Pope Francis expressed his hope for the peace and safety of the country's citizens. He prayed Aug. 15 that "the clamor of weapons might cease and solutions can be found at the table of dialogue."