In a telegram to Dominican Republic archbishop, the pope sent condolences to the families of the dead, “while encouraging everyone to persevere in their efforts to help and accompany others.”
South America
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(OSV News) — As dioceses and shrines are questioning how best to limit the use of artwork created by Slovenian Father Marko Rupnik, who is accused of sexual, spiritual and …
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Catholics groups watching the project closely since the beginning have accused the government of disrespecting the environment and the Indigenous.
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The poor praying for Pope Francis’ health packed famous basilica near Buenos Aires
by David Agrenby David AgrenThousands of Catholics prayed for Pope Francis’ recovery in the Sanctuary of Lujan, Argentina, on March 16.
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Catholic groups help thousands of migrants returning to South America
by Manuel Ruedaby Manuel RuedaThousands of migrants are heading back to South America after new U.S. immigration policies, including the cancellation of the CBP One program, have made it harder for them to seek …
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Vatican decree on 19th-century doctor’s canonization leaves Venezuelans rejoicing
by Manuel Ruedaby Manuel RuedaVenezuelan Catholics celebrate announcement Blessed José Gregorio Hernández, a 19th-century physician known as “the doctor of the poor,” will be canonized.
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(OSV News) — As Pope Francis continues to recover at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Catholics in the pope’s Diocese of Rome and around the world joined in prayer for his health. …
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(OSV News) — As the growing violence in Haiti directly impacts more and more children and teenagers, Catholic missionaries struggle to offer safe havens to regain hope and dreams of a …
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(OSV News) — Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a new species of screech owl, dubbed the Xingu screech owl, was discovered by scientists in 2021. However, what …
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(OSV News) — An official of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith said Pope Francis’ decision to suppress Sodalitium Christianae Vitae was based on the fact that there …
