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Archbishop calls for international efforts after 17 migrants from Haiti die in rough seas in the Bahamas
The archbishop of Nassau in the Bahamas reacted with sadness to the news of a boat carrying migrants from Haiti... Read more
Nun in Haiti gave her life 'even to martyrdom', Pope Francis says
Following his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis remarked on the killing of Sister Luisa Dell’Orto, an Italian missionary who... Read more
Cardinal injured in 2021 earthquake is hospitalized after traffic accident in Haiti
Cardinal Chibly Langlois was reportedly taken to the hospital for a possible broken arm. Read more
Haitian priest denounces Dominican Republic's border fence
A Haitian priest has said a border wall being built by the Dominican Republic to stop Haitian emigration “is not... Read more
Final 12 kidnapped missionaries released by Haitian gang
The freeing of the U.S. missionaries from Christian Aid Ministries by their captors in Haiti came exactly two months to... Read more
Christians pray, fast for release of missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
The ringleader behind the kidnappings of 17 missionaries in Haiti has threatened to kill the hostages unless he received his... Read more
Christian aid group requests prayers for kidnapped missionaries in Haiti
The gang responsible for the kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Haiti is demanding a $17 million ransom for their safe... Read more
American missionaries reported abducted in Haiti
A group of 17 missionaries and family members were abducted in Haiti on Saturday, the New York Times first reported.... Read more
Catholic leaders call for better treatment of Haitians, other migrants at border
Catholic leaders on Wednesday called for better treatment of Haitians and other migrants crowded under a bridge at the U.S.-Mexico... Read more
CMMB provides medical relief, long-term recovery in Haiti after 7.2 magnitude earthquake
On August 14, Josette lost everything. A single mother, she had gone to the supermarket to sell items to support... Read more
Meet the Catholic nun who has helped Haitians through multiple earthquakes
“Sister Inga, who’s in the room next to me, she yells out, ‘Get out of the house quickly! It’s an... Read more
First Haitian-American Catholic bishop dies at 86
Bishop Guy Sansaricq, a retired auxiliary of the Diocese of Brooklyn and the first Haitian-born bishop in the United States,... Read more
Pope Francis urges solidarity with Haiti after devastating earthquake
“In recent hours a strong earthquake has occurred in Haiti, causing numerous deaths, injuries and extensive material damage. I wish... Read more
US bishops offer prayers following earthquake in Haiti
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed their sorrow at the news of a massive earthquake once again striking... Read more
Cardinal injured, priest dead after earthquake in Haiti
Cardinal Chibly Langlois, Bishop of Les Cayes and president of Haiti’s Bishops’ Conference, has been injured, while a Catholic priest... Read more
Haitians in Miami shocked by assassination of Jovenel Moïse
The administrator of the Archdiocese of Miami’s mission for Haitians said Wednesday that the community is in shock and disbelief... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after ‘heinous assassination’ of Haiti’s president
President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his home on July 7. Read more
10 fascinating facts about Pierre Toussaint, a former slave on the road to sainthood
June 30 marks the 168th anniversary of the death of one of the most fascinating characters of American Catholicism: Pierre... Read more
US bishops welcome resumption of temporary protections for Haitian migrants
The chairs of the US bishops’ committees on migration and international justice and peace on Monday commended the Biden administration’s... Read more
Remaining Catholic clergy kidnapped in Haiti finally released
The Society of Priests of St. Jacques announced this Friday, April 30th, that the remaining seven of the 10 Catholic... Read more
