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Catholics in Poland to hold ‘day of solidarity’ with people of Afghanistan
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki appealed for ‘prayer and material assistance’ for suffering Afghans. Read more
5 things you need to know about Christians in Afghanistan now
As the situation in Afghanistan rapidly deteriorates and the U.S. withdrawal date of Tuesday, Aug. 31 approaches, these are five... Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholics to pray and fast for Afghanistan
“In historical moments like this we cannot remain indifferent, the history of the Church teaches us this,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Archbishop pleads for charity workers, high school students trapped in Afghanistan
A group of California high school students and their families are among those Americans currently trapped in Afghanistan, and the... Read more
Pope Francis meets Nadia Murad as Nobel Prize winner advocates for Afghan women
The survivor of ISIS enslavement has expressed concern for the future of Afghan women. Read more
Missionaries of Charity and 14 disabled children from Kabul arrive at Rome airport
The children were residents of an orphanage founded by the sisters in 2006. Read more
Desperate Afghan Christians turned away at airport, aid groups say
Looming over the deepening humanitarian crisis is a deadline of Friday for civilian evacuation operations at the Kabul airport to... Read more
Christian legal group decries conditions for Afghan religious minorities, urges aid
A Christian legal group on Tuesday warned of deteriorating conditions for Afghanistan’s religious minorities, and pushed for an immediate international... Read more
Vatican urges countries to accept refugees from Afghanistan
A Vatican diplomat challenged nations to “move from declaration to action.” Read more
Afghan refugees deserve welcome, Australian and Irish bishops urge governments
Bishops in Ireland and Australia have asked their governments to do more to take in refugees from Afghanistan after the... Read more
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He once rescued 14,000 refugees – now could he intercede in Afghanistan’s crisis?
As thousands try to escape a crisis in Afghanistan, Catholics could ask the intercession of a man who orchestrated the... Read more
Charity run by Catholic nuns asks for prayers for Afghanistan
Pray so that "the poor and tortured Afghan people will soon be able to have a future of peace." Read more
Catholic charity concerned for safety of Christians in Afghanistan
"The instability of the situation will lead to the suspension of all activities," Caritas Italiana said Sunday. Read more
US troop withdrawal poses new challenges to Afghanistan’s Christians
The Catholic community will not leave unless it is ‘obliged to.’ Read more
US bishops welcome emergency resettlement of Afghans
Leading U.S. bishops on Friday welcomed Afghan nationals to the United States who had assisted the United States’ military, diplomatic,... Read more
Pope Francis: To love like Christ means saying ‘no’ to love of money, vanity, power
"To love as Jesus means ... detaching ourselves from our own human certainties, from earthly comforts, in order to open... Read more
Pope prays for victims of 'inhumane' Afghan terrorist attack
Sunday, after leading the Angelus, Pope Francis prayed for victims of two recent attacks in Afghanistan, holding a moment of... Read more
Pope responds to violence in Munich and Kabul with call for more prayer
On Sunday, Pope Francis responded to recent acts of violence in Germany and Afghanistan, expressing his closeness to the families... Read more
Pope Francis grieves loss of life in Afghanistan-Pakistan quake
After a massive earthquake rocked Pakistan and Afghanistan yesterday killing hundreds, Pope Francis on Tuesday voiced his sorrow and solidarity... Read more
Tears for Farkhunda: Catholics join fury over savage killing of Afghan woman
After last week’s horrific mob killing of a young woman in Afghanistan, Catholics are calling for a re-dedication to religious... Read more
