The Catholic bishops of Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia are concerned about the increasing violence among herders, who are using sophisticated weapons such as AK-47s to protect their cattle against raids.
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South African archbishop says oppression of migrants recalls apartheid
A South African archbishop has urged the government to act against xenophobic attacks, which have increased as general elections approach.
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What Islam taught me about dying well
Accompaniment, not technology, might be the most caring thing we can offer those facing death.
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Bishops urge Nigerian president to protect citizens, get schoolgirls freed
Several Catholic bishops appealed to the Nigerian government to expedite actions that will lead to the release of Leah Sharibu and other girls held captive by Boko Haram insurgents.
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Poems from children on the frontlines of climate change
The students in Kenya understood in the most visceral way the value of water. The misuse of natural resources during our age of climate change is unethical and inhuman. No matter your world view, water is special. Kids get this.
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Pope Benedict breaks his self-imposed silence with a letter on sexual abuse
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” we’ll talk about some of the questions the pope emeritus’ letter raises.
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Pope Francis literally begs for peace at retreat for South Sudan leaders
Pope Francis knelt at the feet of the leaders of South Sudan, begging them to give peace a chance and to be worthy “fathers of the nation.”
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Two groundbreaking dialogues at the Vatican this week
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” we cover the ecumenical retreat the Vatican is hosting for South Sudanese leaders.
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South Sudan’s political and religious leaders to begin a retreat at the Vatican in effort for peace
The Vatican described the retreat as “a propitious occasion for reflection and prayer, as well as an occasion for encounter and reconciliation.”
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Pope Francis: ‘Build bridges, not walls’
Aboard the papal plane, Francis spoke with reporters about the need to build solidarity, not barriers.