CNEWA has been saving Christians for 100 years
As the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) marks 100 years of humanitarian service this year,…
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USCCB president condemns shooting at White House dinner
In the latest act of political violence in the United States, a gunman opened fire at…
Pope condemns killings in Iran, speaks on migration, same-sex blessings
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM MALABO TO ROME (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV, who has repeatedly…
With outcries against corruption throughout Africa, pope softens speech in Equatorial Guinea
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (CNS) — In the final leg of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope…
In Angola, Catholic Church steps in to give a voice to mining-affected communities
LUANDA, Angola (CNS) — When more than 100 villagers’ homes were torn down because they sat atop…
Peace appeals in Africa were not aimed at Trump, pope says
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM CAMEROON TO ANGOLA (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV pushed back against…
With candor, Pope Leo confronts Cameroon’s ongoing abductions, killings in plea for peace
BAMENDA, Cameroon (CNS) — “The voices in the bushes.” That is the fear that defines daily…
Pope Leo steers discourse back to Africa trip after White House criticisms cloud initial days
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM ALGERIA TO CAMEROON (CNS) — Following three days of public attacks from…
Pope finds the embodiment of the ‘guiding principle above all’ in Algeria
ANNABA, Algeria (CNS) — In a country marred by hardship, deep faith and hard-won independence, Pope…
Toronto’s Cardinal Leo to represent Pope Leo at beatification rite of the Georgia Martyrs
Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re:Cardinal Frank Leo to Represent Pope Leo XIV at Beatification…
Mary’s Meals helps build Haiti’s next generation
As Haiti battles with ever-increasing gang violence and a reality where 5.7 million people daily are…