The people of southern Haiti are traumatized and the landscape has suffered “complete devastation.” Hurricane Matthew survivors “have never seen anything like this,” Christopher Bessey, the country representative for Haiti for Catholic Relief Services, reports. The Category 4
Refugees
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Some Iraqis hopeful, but aid groups worry about Mosul offensive
International humanitarian organizations are warning that Iraqis, mainly Sunni Muslims, left in Mosul are “now in grave danger.”
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New U.S. cardinal Tobin recalls clash with Trump running mate over Syrian refugees
Tobin warns against “atmosphere of fear” in Notre Dame speech, says people of faith must fight unjust policies.
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Pope Francis calls for greater efforts to protect and serve the world’s migrant children
The United Nations reports that more than 50 percent of the world’s 21.3 million refugees are children.
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Creating a safe space for Honduran teens
Lorena was 12 years old when her mother went to Spain in search of work. A week later, she began taking cocaine.
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Want to address Guatemala’s migrant crisis? Get this girl a job.
Angelita has a resume that would make any aspiring Ivy Leaguer look over their shoulder.
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When the U.S. deports Guatemalan migrants, this is where they end up.
A large sign reads “Ya estás en tu país and con tu gente”: “You are now in your country and with your people.” I imagine it is a bittersweet welcome.
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Catholic Relief Services gears up for Hurricane Matthew relief in Haiti
Forecasters expected Matthew to dump up to 30 inches of rain in most communities, with some locales receiving up to 40 inches.
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After Hurricane Matthew, should the U.S. border stay closed to Haitians?
Haitian Senator Nenel Cassy described the situation as “truly catastrophic.”
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Refugees and the joy of hospitality
I could not help but think: What if these were the images that came to mind when Americans heard Muslim refugees?