Peru’s bishops pleaded for peace as violent protests against the country’s current president and legislature have claimed the lives of dozens of people.
Pope, bishops call for peace as violent protests in Peru turn deadly
Syriac church leaders pledge cooperation to help their followers
Patriarchs of churches of the Syriac tradition pledged their unity in tackling the numerous challenges they face, including the “the bleeding of migration” of their faithful in the Middle East.
Extension features Nativity art, letters by children of Ukraine, Uvalde
Artwork and letters by children in Uvalde and in war-torn Ukraine published in the Winter 2022 issue of Catholic Extension’s magazine.
Incoming migration chair says he wants to share joy of serving the poor
During his term, he said, he wants to focus on addressing the problems that make people leave their home countries but also the response to those who show up in the U.S. seeking refuge.
Superpowers at war add to the world’s poor, pope says in message
The senselessness of war produces tremendous poverty, and its violence strikes those who are defenseless and vulnerable, Pope Francis said in message for the World Day of the Poor, which will be marked Nov. 13, 2022.
Brazilian bishops congratulate da Silva, note much work ahead
In Oct. 30 elections, da Silva defeated the incumbent, Jair Bolsonaro, by a margin of less than 1%, in the closest election since the end of military rule in 1985.
Caritas, UNESCO look at how to promote women in leadership
“Caritas, the Holy See and UNESCO recognize that achieving the flourishing of the ‘full face of humanity’ requires collaboration, commitment and action from men and women at all levels, in all countries,” the joint press release said.
Catholic groups give Bolsonaro poor marks on Brazil social programs
Looking through the lens of Catholic social teaching, several Brazilian organizations were critical of actions by President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the final round of presidential elections Oct. 30.