“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.”
David Agren
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Pope Francis remembered in Buenos Aires as ‘guiding light’ for Argentine Church
by David Agrenby David AgrenBUENOS 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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Young man doing community service shot dead while painting chapel in Puebla, Mexico
by David Agrenby David Agren“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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Nicaragua prohibits parish missions, insists church activities be confined to parish premises
by David Agrenby David AgrenMany religious congregations leaving Nicaragua have departed quietly to protect staff and avoid reprisals for communities they were previously supporting.
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Mexico’s bishops call for peace efforts after soccer field massacre claims 11 lives
by David Agrenby David Agren“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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Mexican Catholics push ahead with peace efforts as violence plagues country
by David Agrenby David Agren(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 …
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Chile’s bishops’ congratulate new Catholic president, ‘worry’ over anti-migrant attitudes
by David Agrenby David Agren(OSV News) — Chile’s bishops’ congratulated José Antonio Kast for claiming the South American country’s election, but called for the president-elect to “promote an environment of dialogue, encounter, and respect, essential …
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Venezuelan cardinal denied permission to leave country as María Corina Machado arrives in Oslo after harrowing exit
by David Agrenby David AgrenVenezuela’s government has barred Cardinal Baltazar Porras from leaving the country, confiscating his passport as pressure mounts on church leaders and opposition voices. The move comes the same day Venezuelan …
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