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Franciscan sisters end 112 years of service in Aleppo, Syria

After more than a century, Aleppo bids farewell to the sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, who have long been associated with education, social service, and humanitarian work in the city.

St. Mary Magdalene: The first witness to the Resurrection

Once known as a sinful woman, Mary Magdalene became the Apostle to the Apostles and the first witness to the Resurrection.

U.S., Catholic Relief Services send first Cuba aid flight under Rubio plan

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will deliver kits of prepackaged food and hygiene kits for up to 700 Cuban families.

Devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel sees a resurgence with new shrine in Mexico City

Formerly served by the Discalced Carmelites, the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has been elevated to an archdiocesan shrine and has seen an increase in the number of pilgrims.

Caritas Venezuela adds recovery component to ongoing relief efforts

The Catholic Church’s social services arm in the country reports that its operations are in a transitional phase, as it shifts from immediate assistance to the recovery of those who lost everything.

Catholic relief agencies mobilize across Asia as storms trigger widespread humanitarian need

Caritas Bangladesh and Jinde Charities in China are providing aid after devastating flooding.

Mount Cristo Rey bill seeks to block federal land seizure

Two border bishops have expressed support for legislation that would block the government from taking diocesan land by eminent domain for border fence construction.

Catholic religious sisters share global ministry with Queen Camilla in landmark meeting

Representatives of the International Union of Superiors General met with Queen Camilla to share the impact of their work over the past year, particularly with vulnerable women and girls.

Trial opens for Australian bishop accused of abusing young aboriginal men

Prosecutors allege the former bishop of Broome hosted alcohol-fueled parties for young aboriginal men at Church-owned properties. Saunders has pleaded not guilty to all 26 charges.

Pope Leo XIV urges peace and nuclear disarmament in new book foreword

The pontiff invoked Bob Dylan and others in the book “Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift,” which was published in Italian on July 21.