Religious orders working in Haiti have called on the international community to directly intervene to address the reign of terror of armed gangs they described as “diabolical, frightening and unacceptable.”
Religious orders call for international intervention in Haiti
Congolese bishops offer dialogue after anti-U.N. protests
A Kinshasa-based priest made the comments in the wake of violent demonstrations against members of the U.N.-backed multilateral stabilization mission in Congo, known by the acronym MONUSCO.
Refugees learn to cope with the trauma that forced them to flee Congo
Since arriving at the Mantapala Refugee Settlement, refugees have received emotional support and financial aid, skills development and life-saving assistance.
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Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders send messages to South Sudan
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.
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.