Msgr. John E. Kozar, secretary of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, said the agency maintains a low profile because it works through and with the local church.
Africa
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How can the church help the victims of climate displacement?
Climate change is already affecting vulnerable populations across the world, in places that are the least able to adapt.
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Pope Francis urges international intervention as famine threatens South Sudan
As civil strife threatens greater disorder, a famine looms in South Sudan; Pope Francis urges intervention.
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Carolyn Woo: Four ways we can strengthen humanitarian aid
The four “S’s” call us to be worthy of the privilege of serving the brothers and sisters God entrusts to our care.
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The crisis over mental health care in South Africa continues
Apartheid-era mental health care facilities were not great. But at least they weren’t lethal.
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South Africa’s state of the nation address descended into total chaos
The Economic Freedom Fighters party say it will not respect an “illegitimate president” after Mr. Zuma was found to have violated his office by the country’s highest court in 2016.
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North African bishops: Migrants must be heard
In North Africa, migrants from sub-Saharan Africa now make up a large proportion of Catholic communities.
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A victory for democracy and Africa in Gambia
After a few tense weeks, a peaceful and bloodless transfer of power has taken place in the West African nation of Gambia.
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Nigerian government mistakenly bombs refugee camp instead of Boko Haram
The attack killed more than 100 refugees and aid workers, a Borno state official said.
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Drought, political infighting and unstable neighbors make for an ominous 2017 in southern Africa
Persisting low-level to acute crises throughout southern Africa may make 2017 a year to remember with regret.