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'Dire' situation continues in Central African Republic
An ongoing lack of security in the Central African Republic is among the challenges facing those who long for peace,... Read more
Catholic religious in South Sudan plead for peace
The Catholic religious congregations of South Sudan have urged their countrymen to reject violence, calling on the country’s leaders to... Read more
![[Graphic] A pile of bodies from the recent massacre in Bentiu, South Sudan. Photo courtesy of the Office of Rep. Frank Wolf.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/images/Graphic_A_pile_of_bodies_from_the_recent_massacre_in_Bentiu_South_Sudan_Photo_courtesy_of_the_Office_of_Rep_Frank_Wolf_CNA_5_1_14.jpg?w=220&h=165)
US urged to act before South Sudan violence becomes genocide (Graphic Photo)
Describing reports of atrocities coming out of South Sudan, U.S. Congressman Frank Wolf (R-Va.) called Wednesday for immediate action to... Read more
Cardinal McCarrick visits Central African Republic, promotes peace
Despite the violence currently plaguing the Central African Republic, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick believes the country can recover if it abandons... Read more
Pope decries escalating violence in South Sudan
In a letter sent to the archbishop of the South Sudanese capital Juba, Pope Francis urged the nation's citizens to... Read more
Cardinal encourages Lenten prayers for Venezuela
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas, Venezuela, called on the faithful to intensify their prayers during Lent for God to... Read more
Leaders talk justice for Northern Ireland victims of violence
In a hearing on Capitol Hill, human rights experts and survivors of decades of violence and civil unrest in Northern... Read more
Venezuela cardinal calls for peace amid escalating violence
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Sabino of Caracas again urged peace amid increasing conflict in Venezuela, where at least 20 people have... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic archbishop prays for Crimea
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church issued a statement Feb. 28 praying for the people of Crimea and... Read more
Knights urge prayers to St. Francis for peace in Ukraine
The Knights of Columbus have asked that the faithful join them in reciting the Prayer of St. Francis this coming... Read more
Venezuela cardinal asks government to rein in armed groups
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas said the Church is willing to help establish peace in Venezuela, but reminded the... Read more
Catholic patriarch condemns deadly violence in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic patriarch has decried the deadly conflict between the government and protesters, calling for prayer and fasting... Read more
Nigeria archbishop laments failure to stop Boko Haram
Amid continuing attacks in Nigeria attributed to the Islamic militant group Boko Haram, one of the country's leading bishops has... Read more
Starvation, disease threaten South Sudan
Violence in South Sudan has put people in parts of the Diocese of Malakal at risk of starvation, as well... Read more
Archbishop warns of genocide in Central African Republic
A Central African bishop has reported signs of genocide in the growing conflict there, urging an effective security response and... Read more
Christian aid group zeros-in on helping South Sudan victims
Christian aid organization Sudan Relief Fund is helping thousands of refugees and internally displaced persons with supply water and other... Read more
Bishops say South Sudan faces decisive moment after conflict
The Catholic bishops of Sudan and South Sudan have said South Sudan is at a turning point, urging repentance and... Read more
Mexican bishops call for solution amid Michoacan violence
The Mexican bishops called on government leaders to find a comprehensive solution to the violence that is afflicting the country,... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop calls for peace amid violent protests
In wake of increasing violence due to ongoing political protests, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk is petitioning his countrymen to pray... Read more
Amid violence, South Sudan Catholics outline steps to peace
Voicing “anguish and dismay” at the deteriorating situation in South Sudan, a Catholic bishop shared his diocese’s ten proposals to... Read more
