Speaking to a country reeling from terrorism and internal displacement, Cardinal Philippe Ouédraogo of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, is calling for bringing down walls of hatred and building bridges of love.
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St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill Offers Hospitality to Migrant Busloads
This summer, the parish has similarly opened its parish hall doors on Wednesday and Friday mornings and afternoons to busloads of people arriving in Washington. Since the last week of July, the parish has been welcoming busloads of migrants sent on buses by governors of Texas and Arizona.
Bianca Jagger Steps to the Forefront in Defense of Nicaraguan Bishop
Bianca Jagger counts herself among the thousands of Nicaraguan Catholics in constant vigil for news about detained Bishop José Álvarez, who has been under house arrest in northern Nicaragua with 11 companions since Aug. 4.
Catholics Express Sorrow, Offer Prayers After Orthodox Church Fire in Egypt
Some Catholic leaders have joined the Coptic Orthodox Church in mourning the 41 people — including 18 children — who died in a fire in Egypt’s capital, Cairo.
Five-Day Trial Set for Cardinal Zen, Four Defendants
At a pre-trial hearing in Hong Kong, a judge set a five-day trial for Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and four other defendants who face charges of failing to properly register a now-defunct fund to help anti-government protesters.
Three days of Israeli-Gaza Fighting Put Parish Activities on Hold
Until Israel launched an attack on a top military commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza, there had been relative calm in the Gaza Strip for over a year, said Father Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza.
Pope Francis, Cuban Bishop Ask for Prayers as Major Fire Spreads at Oil Facility
Cuban bishops and Pope Francis asked for prayers as a major fire has caused at least one death, more than 100 injuries and left 17 firefighters missing in Cuba.
China’s Reaction to Pelosi Visit Uncivilized, ‘Childish,’ Taiwan’s Vatican Envoy Says
Taiwan’s ambassador to the Holy See has condemned China’s retaliation for the recent visit of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, saying the decision by Chinese officials to launch missiles into their air and water space is inflammatory, juvenile, and dangerous for the entire region.
Nun And Priests Flee, More Churches Shut Amid Ethiopia’s Insecurity
Catholic bishops in Ethiopia have warned that insecurity is shutting down churches and forcing more priests and nuns to flee their monasteries, as insecurity spreads in parts of the Horn of Africa country.
Be Vigilant to God’s Presence in Life, Pope Says
Christians should not only face life’s challenges without fear but also not be overcome by the temptation to remain idle to the Lord’s presence in those moments, Pope Francis said.