Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann said he was “heartbroken to share the tragic news” of the death of Father Raj “Arul” Carasala.
Violence
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(OSV News) — Two women religious were murdered March 31 by armed gangs in the city of Mirebalais, Haiti, as long-standing violence continues to further destabilize that nation. Sister Evanette Onezaire …
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Many of the of Christians who have lost their lives lost them because of their geographical location, not their religion. But still, says priest, “we are indeed facing strong discrimination.”
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Mexican bishop decry ‘cruelest’ expression of violence as cartel extermination camp discovered
by David Agrenby David AgrenBUENOS AIRES (OSV News) — The Mexican bishops’ conference expressed outrage over the discovery of an extermination camp operated by a drug cartel, calling it “one of the cruelest expressions of …
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Church leaders condemn killings, urge prayers amid horrific Syria violence
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakSyria has seen “a dangerous escalation of violence, brutality, and killing” of innocent civilians, including women and children,” say Christian leaders.
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(OSV News) — In Haiti, where insecurity has devastated daily life since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, many religious groups are striving to celebrate Christmas amid growing chaos. …
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It’s been the week of Mary here at OSV News — not only was the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception this week, but our coverage also included: You can read …
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Mexican bishops urge truce as country celebrates feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
by David Agrenby David AgrenBUENOS AIRES (OSV News) — Mexico’s Catholic clergy have called for a truce on Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and on Christmas Day as criminal violence …
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In Singapore, Spain and Poland Catholic communities in shock after attacks on priests
by OSV Newsby OSV News(OSV News) — A cardinal in Singapore has called for religious and racial unity after a priest was stabbed in the face during Mass, an incident that has sent shock …
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Indigenous priest shot dead in Mexico’s increasingly violent Chiapas state
by David Agrenby David AgrenMEXICO CITY (OSV News) — An Indigenous Tzotzil priest and peace activist was murdered after celebrating Sunday Mass in Mexico’s southern Chiapas state, where the Catholic Church has denounced government …
