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Mass arrests in Ethiopia scare Tigrayans in neighboring countries
Amid reports of at least 1,000 people arrested in the Ethiopian capital in the past week, a source said authorities intend to crack down on Tigrayans in other countries "for providing wrong information about the conflict."
East European churches struggle with COVID-19 upsurge
Church leaders in Europe are urging citizens in countries with low vaccination rates to cooperate with health campaigns. Fatalities are up 10% across the continent due to the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Climate talks: From hot air to action steps rooted in care
Catholic participants at the concluded U.N. Climate Change Conference noted disappointments but also some progress, and evidence that "Laudato Si" was "ahead of its time" in calling for "broad conversion."
Iraqi Christian leaders hope to continue building on pope’s March visit
Many Christians still feel the pain of persecution but Pope Francis' visit helped to inspire and recharge Iraq, which has struggled to regain a firm footing after years of conflict and sectarian violence.
St. Joseph reminds church to pay attention to the essential, pope says
During this time of global crisis, St. Joseph can offer people support, consolation and guidance because he is a man full of faith in God and his providence, Pope Francis said.
Nurture hope tomorrow by healing pain today, pope says
Christian hope is not naive, but is built day by day in people's lives through concrete actions that seek to relieve the suffering of the poor and console the downtrodden, Pope Francis said Nov. 14 at a Mass for the World Day of the Poor.
Archdiocesan shelter gives Brazilian women ‘the strength to go on’
The shelter is housing 12 homeless women for a period of one to two years, rendering psychological support until their lives are restructured and they can care for themselves financially and emotionally.
Vatican releases theme for pope’s 2022 World Peace Day message
Peace in the world can be achieved only by responding to the needs of people today and in the future through "education, work and dialogue between generations," which are "tools for building lasting peace," read the theme for the Jan. 1 observance.
Chinese bishop taken by authorities for ‘tourism’ returns to diocese
Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin, ordained with a papal mandate in 2011, fell out of favor with the government for his refusal to join and collaborate with state-run bodies. The whereabouts of another bishop remain unknown.
At COP26, Vatican delegation calls for solidarity with poorer nations
As the U.N. Climate Change Conference was nearing its final day, the Vatican delegation urged parties to deliver on the financing, resources and standards needed to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement.