The story of how one Iraqi refugee preserved the memory of home through her art.
Middle East
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
A boat carrying 750 migrants capsized in the Mediterranean. The tragedy reflects a worldwide refugee crisis.
At the end of 2022, according to the United Nations, more than 108 million people worldwide “were forcibly displaced as a result of persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations and events seriously disturbing public order.” The figure represents an increase of almost 20 million people over 2021.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Jesuit Refugee Service: After 12 years of war, Syrians are driven to the limit by earthquake suffering
“These are strong, courageous people of hope,” Daniel Corrou, S.J., the director of Jesuit Refugee Service/Middle East and North Africa, said. But even hope has its limits.
Posted inFaith, News
How to give to Catholic aid groups in Turkey and Syria
Catholic humanitarian agencies are launching emergency relief campaigns following Feb. 6’s devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, which have so far killed more than 11,200 and injured upward of 40,900.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis offers prayers for over 5,000 killed by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Pope Francis expressed his “spiritual closeness” and “solidarity” with those affected by a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria Feb. 6.
Posted inFaith, News
American Jewish tourist arrested in Jerusalem for vandalizing statue of Jesus
In a statement condemning the attack against a Christian site—the fifth in Jerusalem in five weeks—the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land said it was following the incident “with concern.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis makes urgent appeal for peace in Holy Land
He called for dialogue “immediately and without delay.”
Posted inFaith, News
‘Church City’ is a refuge for Catholic migrant workers in Muslim-majority Qatar
From Masses to baptisms, weddings and confessions, the church provides a window into the religious life of Catholic expatriates in Qatar.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
War, human rights abuses, corruption, banned beer: None of it will stop the magic of the World Cup.
Despite the headlines of worker deaths, FIFA corruption and L.G.B.T. human rights violations (and yes, banned beer), billions around the world welcome the World Cup with relief.
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis on Bahrain: Why did I visit a small, Muslim country? Three words: dialogue, encounter and journey.
Pope Francis recounts his visit to Bahrain and the interfaith dialogue that occurred there: “Meeting each other and praying together, we felt we were of one heart and one soul.”