ishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, recently spoke with OSV News following his return from the 10th Meeting of Bishops and Migration Pastoral Agents of North America, Central America and the Caribbean, which took place Aug. 19-23 in Panama.
Seitz at the deadly Darien Gap: ‘You could see the suffering in their faces’
Global encounter of WYD challenges nationalism, walls, pope says
The joyous harmony of people coming together from so many different nations for World Youth Day stands in sharp contrast to today’s “sad” situation of confrontational nationalist feelings, Pope Francis said.
Pope calls for peace in Venezuela, denounces Philippine church bombing
Pope Francis prayed that a peaceful solution may be found in Venezuela as uncertainty and political instability grip the country.
Next World Youth Day to be held in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal, will open its doors to the world’s young people in 2022 for the next World Youth Day.
Prayer and silence: Pope joins World Youth Day Way of Cross
The path walked by Jesus to his passion and death on the cross is the same path of indifference and marginalization taken by those who suffer in the world today, Pope Francis said.