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From forgiveness to uncertainty: the story of a priest in Southern Lebanon

Publication Note: The following article was prepared in June. Dates and references reflect the time of writing. Fr. Youssef Semaan watches on as the conflict in Lebanon empties his village and threatens decades of coexistence between Christians and Muslims. The war in Southern Lebanon is damaging more than just infrastructure, as it causes profound changes …

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Northern Mozambique: jihadists trying to establish a caliphate, says bishop

Publication Note: The following article was prepared in June. Dates and references reflect the time of writing. Villagers in Cabo Delgado used to be united despite their religious diversity, but lately religion has become a dividing factor, reports Bishop António Juliasse. The jihadists who have been waging an insurgency in the northern province of Cabo …

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“The priority now is to rebuild lives,” says archbishop of Caracas

Archbishop Raúl Biord of Caracas, Venezuela, says that the Church is accompanying the victims of the earthquakes while rescue efforts continue. As search and rescue efforts continue, following the devastating earthquakes that shook Venezuela, the Church has begun to deal with the great challenge of accompanying a deeply traumatized population. “For those who survived, it …

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DR Congo: Crisis deepens as new terrorist front opens in the north

Despite the danger and the looming threat of famine, missionaries on the ground insist they will not abandon their flocks, since they are “living signs of God’s presence.” Hundreds of people have left everything and fled their villages as unknown terrorists ravage the countryside in the northern region of Upper Uele, in the Democratic Republic …

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Indian Church calls for National Day of Prayer to protect its charitable work serving the poor

The Church’s vast charitable work in India could be at risk if lawmakers tighten the already restrictive law on foreign funding of NGOs. Christians all over India are preparing for a day of prayer on Sunday, June 28 due to their concern over proposed legislation that could have a negative impact on the Church’s charitable …

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Venezuela: ACN allocates $150,000 to support Church response to earthquakes

Priests celebrate Mass in the street as churches become shelters following deadly earthquakes As rescue teams continue to search for survivors under the rubble following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, the Catholic Church remains at the centre of the emergency response, opening its doors to those who have lost everything, while …

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