Pope Francis, who was supposed to visit Congo July 2-5 before going to South Sudan July 5-7 on an ecumenical pilgrimage of peace with the Anglican and Presbyterian leaders, released a video message July 2 to the people of both Congo and South Sudan.
Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders send messages to South Sudan
Remember the ongoing suffering of Syria, pope urges
The pope said he shared their concern about the dwindling Christian population of the Middle East.
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.
Rights supporters urge authorities not to arrest activist Sri Lankan nun
Sister Mary Sonali of the Congregation of the Apostolic Carmel was summoned by police June 7 to record a statement about an arson attack.
As northeast Congo reels from militia hits, church steps up peace efforts
Pope Francis is expected to visit the Congo July 2-5.
Officials condemn violence, threats after high court leak on abortion case
Biden administration officials issued a statement against violence May 9 following protests outside the homes of two Supreme Court justices in the Washington area as well as a spate of vandalism and disruptions targeting locales of groups that oppose abortion.
After expulsion from Philippines, Australian nun continues solidarity work
Reflecting on the violence inflicted on Filipinos, particularly those in rural areas fighting for their land against large mining corporations and the military who enforce the government’s brutal policies.
Praying for victims, police, bishop says shooting shook all ‘to our core’
In his homily at the evening chrism Mass April 12, Brooklyn Bishop Robert J. Brennan spoke of the subway shooting that occurred early in the day, saying: “We were shaken to our core this morning, right here in the borough of Brooklyn, when violence hit us at home.”