Pope Leo XIV expressed his sorrow following a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan’s eastern region, which killed hundreds and injured thousands.
Middle East
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Catholic humanitarians are working to create jobs and livelihoods amid the shattered economy of the West Bank.
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Catholic leaders from multiple organizations are calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end to attacks on Gaza, amid ongoing civilian casualties, famine and threats of forced population transfers.
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Days after the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expressed hope that “hearts can change even in the Holy Land,” at least 20 people — including five journalists — have been reported …
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Cardinal Aveline said the French bishops heard “sadness, a lot of desolation, a lot of worry, a lot of anguish” from people they met during their visit.
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“The famine is great; children sometimes sleep without eating. What can we do? We just need to get by. It’s all in God’s will.”
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Lebanese Catholic clergy commemorate Beirut port explosion victims five years later
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakConsidered one of the largest non-nuclear blasts history, the explosion was set off by 2,750 tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate in the port’s silos.
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“There is no electricity in Gaza other than (that provided by) solar (sources) and very limited generator power.”
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(OSV News) — Despite daunting odds, Catholic Relief Services and its on-the-ground partners have managed to deliver aid to 1.7 million people in Gaza since 2023, according to new data. …
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Catholic-run orphanage in Bethlehem offers a refuge of love, stability amid ongoing war
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsAmid the Israel-Hamas war in the nearby Gaza Strip, one Catholic-run orphanage in Bethlehem offers a refuge of love and stability.
