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Pope calls for release of religious brothers kidnapped in Haiti

Pope Francis called for the release of two religious brothers, members of the Congregation of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, who are still being held hostage in Haiti.

Medical advances must be at service of those most in need, pope says

Cutting-edge science and medical research cannot benefit only the privileged few but must be placed at the service of those most in need, Pope Francis said.

Sr. Mary Roger Thibodeaux, noted 'Black power' nun, dead at 86

Sr. Mary Roger Thibodeaux, a veteran member of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and a leading Catholic light of the 20th-century Black freedom struggle, has died in Pennsylvania. 

Virgin of Charity unites all Cubans — Catholics, Santeria followers, exiled and back on the island

"Cachita," as she’s affectionately called, is etched in tattoos, street murals, cartoons and other artwork on the island. She is revered in makeshift home altars, songs — and at her shrine some 500 miles (805 kilometers) east of Havana.

Neve Gordon: A Jewish voice in support of Palestinians

For Jewish Israeli academic Neve Gordon, "winning" is an impossible end to the invasion of Gaza, and the Israel-Hamas war is but the latest and grimmest evidence of a doomed strategy.

Pope Francis turns synod toward issues of process, away from hot potatoes

The pope hopes that the synodal process will yield a church in mission, and that mission is proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Congregations seek ways to turn empty convents into new ministries

In dozens of projects across the country, Catholic women religious are transitioning assets such as land and buildings into tools to meet other needs. 

Lithium mines threaten South America's Native cultures, wealth and water

Lithium is key in the global fight against climate change. But to extract it, mines suck water out of the region's water, tethered to the lives of thousands of Indigenous communities in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. 

Loyola Chicago conference notes Gen Z's role in securing food on warming planet

A Loyola Chicago conference focused on climate change's impact on global food production and security. Younger generations are playing an important role in solutions, the keynote speaker said. 

Fifth Sunday of Lent: A God who gambles on love

Scripture for Life: Ours is a God who gambles on love — over and over again. In today's Gospel, Jesus explains the same dynamic in relation to his life and mission.