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A car damaged in Srinagar, India because of the Oct. 26, 2015 earthquake in northern Afghanistan, with tremors felt as widely as Pakistan and northern India

Pope Francis grieves loss of life in Afghanistan-Pakistan quake

Oct 27, 2015

By Elise Harris

After a massive earthquake rocked Pakistan and Afghanistan yesterday killing hundreds, Pope Francis on Tuesday voiced his sorrow and solidarity... Read more

Women praying Jamaah.

Tears for Farkhunda: Catholics join fury over savage killing of Afghan woman

Mar 25, 2015

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

After last week’s horrific mob killing of a young woman in Afghanistan, Catholics are calling for a re-dedication to religious... Read more

Fr. Alexis Prem Kumar (second from left) seen with his family after his release, February 2015.

Jesuit priest's cheerful disposition kept hope alive during Afghan captivity

Feb 27, 2015

By Elise Harris

A key player in working for the release of a Jesuit priest held by suspected Taliban militants in Afghanistan for... Read more

Fr. Alexis Prem Kumar, SJ. Photo courtesy of Jesuit Refugee Service.

Relief and gratitude after release of priest abducted in Afghanistan

Feb 23, 2015

Friends and colleagues have pledged their support for a Jesuit priest released after eight months of captivity in Afghanistan, where... Read more

U.S. Army Chaplain, Fr. Lukasz Willenberg, finishing the Afghanistan Boston Marathon. Photo courtesy of Fr. Willenberg/The Rhode Island Catholic

Rhode Island military chaplain introduces Boston Marathon to Afghanistan

May 3, 2014

A year ago, Father Lukasz Willenberg could never have imagined that this year, despite racing under a most unique set... Read more

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