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Church supporting the plight of displaced families in Syria

Dec 08, 2021

In Damascus, the Sisters of Jesus and Mary help dozens of Christian families in difficulty. They were forced to flee the war and have taken refuge in the Syrian capital Damascus, where they live in extreme poverty and depend almost entirely on the support of the Church.
US Bishops reiterate call for ending Migrant Protection Protocols

Dec 08, 2021

On December 2, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) would restart on December 6 following a new agreement with Mexico.
When the smallness of the Church is not insignificant

Dec 08, 2021

The Pope's message to the Catholic Church in Greece is precious for everyone.
For the Year of St. Joseph, a look at the relic of his holy cloak in Rome

Dec 07, 2021

The holy cloak of St. Joseph, a unique relic of the foster father of Jesus, has traveled from church to church in Rome this year after spending 16 centuries in an ancient Roman basilica.
Program explores how social media can help young people engage their faith

Dec 07, 2021

When using social media, Ogechi Akalegbere, a catechist and co-chair of the pastoral council at St. Rose of Lima Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland, finds it’s prudent to ensure that her posts honestly reflect her views and are respectful of others.
Second chances: Vatican Christmas stamps feature work of homeless artist

Dec 07, 2021

Adam Piekarski, a homeless man from Lódz, Poland, never imagined that the sketches he would draw in his free time while waiting for the public showers near Bernini’s Colonnade would lead to the opportunity of a lifetime.
Hong Kong’s new Bishop promises bridge building, healing

Dec 07, 2021

The newly installed Catholic bishop of Hong Kong promised action to heal Catholics and the wider society, divided because of the Chinese action to suppress a two-year-long protest seeking democratic freedoms.
Pope concludes Greece & Cyprus journey with visit to St. Mary Major

Dec 07, 2021

Pope Francis returns to Rome at the end of his Apostolic Journey to Cyprus and Greece, praying at the feet of Our Lady for the many people he met during his visit.
Pope: “The EU document on Christmas is anachronistic”

Dec 07, 2021

During the talk with journalists on board the flight bringing him back to Rome from Greece, Pope Francis spoke of the Apostolic Visit, of migrants, of fraternity with the Orthodox, and of the resignation of Archbishop Aupetit of Paris, a victim “of gossip.”
Vietnam's new priests inspired to missionary zeal

Dec 07, 2021

A batch of new priests from two northern dioceses in Vietnam are expected to spread the word and bring Catholic values to local people.