“Last night’s massive drone attack — the largest of the war — struck at the heart of Ukraine: the Cathedral of the Holy Wisdom, also known as St. Sophia.”
Barb Fraze
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Situation in Gaza reaches ‘catastrophic levels,’ warns Catholic humanitarian organization
by Barb Frazeby Barb FrazeAbout 90% of Gaza’s population has been “displaced and living in overcrowded, unsafe conditions,” said CNEWA official.
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‘Do not forget’ Sahel humanitarian crisis, warns Ivory Coast bishop on U.S. visit
by Barb Frazeby Barb FrazeWASHINGTON (OSV News) — This December, when Catholic villagers in northern Ivory Coast are preparing for Christmas, many will be organizing Advent food and supplies for the nearly 42,000 refugees …
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Small Christian Communities, prominent in Asia, Latin America, seen as model for whole church
by Barb Frazeby Barb Fraze(OSV News) — Throughout the various stages of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, several church leaders have referred to a new model of church that includes basic ecclesial communities. …
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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — More than a year after floods submerged one-third of Pakistan, “women in particular are (still) being impacted,” said the head of programming for Catholic Relief Services …
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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A bishop in north central India urged Catholics throughout the nation to spend time before the Blessed Sacrament for seven days to help end the worsening …
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Is the priest listening to you? Indian diocese surveys families for synod
by Barb Frazeby Barb FrazeALAPPUZHA, India (OSV News) — An Indian diocese used its existing small Christian communities to train lay leaders to reach out to a wide variety of Catholics — including broken …