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“We must reject the manipulation of those who, guided by superstition and fundamentalism, have claimed that the earthquakes are a punishment from God, a kind of divine vengeance,” the bishops …

Dozens of homes were destroyed or declared uninhabitable following the earthquake, as well as several public buildings.

The Church leaders expressed “deep concern” over the “escalation of armed conflicts in Lebanon and the Middle East” and over the “grave consequences” that would arise for the region’s people …

As Ukraine enters a fifth year of war amid continued missile attacks, mounting casualties and growing international uncertainty about future aid.

Aid organizations whose licenses have been revoked include Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam, CARE and World Vision International.

As Christians prepare to celebrate Christmas, Caritas Jerusalem launched a “Christmas of Hope” campaign to bring joy amid ongoing suffering in the Holy Land.

The Catholic Church’s charitable activity makes the Christian faith credible, Pope Leo XIV said, thanking members of Caritas Internationalis for living out what they believe.

Spending the day with the poor, Pope Leo XIV prayed Catholics would make sure their parishes are welcoming of all people and would be “on fire” with God’s love.

(OSV News) — Catholic Relief Services and Caritas agencies throughout the world are warning that the Trump administration’s freezing of the U.S. Aid for International Development — which has provided major …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “ruthless” and “callous” decision of the Trump administration to freeze U.S. humanitarian and development aid “threatens the lives and dignity of millions” of people around …