“The possible visit by Pope Leo would be a source of profound joy for the church and for all the Uruguayan people. We remain hopeful.”
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The Bolivian bishops’ conference called for talks “to avoid that tensions continue rising,” as protesters demand the president’s ouster and blockades have caused shortages and been blamed for the deaths …
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“More than ever, Argentina needs that culture of encounter the Pope spoke about so often. Let’s see when we’re going to stop looking at each other as enemies.”
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (OSV News) — María Rico ambled along a busy Buenos Aires boulevard as part of a caravan through Barrio Flores — the childhood neighbourhood of the late Pope …
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Nicaragua’s co-presidents are likely seeking a renewal in Catholic leadership, with clergy supportive of the regime populating the hierarchy.
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“Churches are places of prayer, encounter, and solace for thousands of people, especially for those seeking spiritual comfort after suffering injustice.”
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“These acts reflect the loss of a sense of the sacredness of human life. … The church in Puebla expresses its rejection of all forms of violence.”
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Many religious congregations leaving Nicaragua have departed quietly to protect staff and avoid reprisals for communities they were previously supporting.
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“This act deeply wounds life, human dignity, and the peaceful coexistence of our society. We demand that it not go unpunished.”
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(OSV News) — Mexico’s Catholic leaders have urged the country’s political leaders to listen to victims of violence, seek input from all sectors of society and work together toward pacifying the …
