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Destruction in Beirut

Lebanon: ‘They count on us for help—both spiritual and financial’

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"I was really inspired by the example and the will of many, many people, especially the young, to helping the most affected by the blast."
Abeer

Food packages bring ray of hope to Beirut

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“If I were to go to the supermarket and purchase the least of these products, I would not have enough cash left to survive the rest of the month."
Father Etube prays over mass grave

Nigeria: ‘It is like we have been left to perish because of our faith’

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"He is watching. His time will come. He has told us in Psalm 46:10 to trust in Him. The blood of these martyrs will not be in vain.”
Church of Buen Pastor de Jesus del Monte, Havana

‘Barring a miracle, we’re going to have to abandon Cuba’

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"Barring a miracle, we are going to have to abandon Cuba. It would be a great tragedy, because I believe that our charism of redemption, and our presence here, are vital to the people of the area."
Father Léandre Mbaydeyo

Chad priest: ‘I am a child of the war’

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"it is exceedingly difficult for a Muslim to convert to Christianity, and those who do take this step are often rejected by their families."
Sister Marie Justine

Lebanon in crisis: ‘we need a miracle’

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“Our mission is to stand by the people, to lift them up and give them a dosage of positivity and hope. To tell them that God is with us, that better days are coming.”
Asia Bibi

Asia Bibi calls on Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan to protect minorities

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"I appeal to the Prime Minister of Pakistan—especially for the victims of the blasphemy laws and the girls who have been forcibly converted—to safeguard and protect the minorities, who are also Pakistani citizens."
First Communion in the Diocese of Kaya

Burkina Faso: First Communion against backdrop of terrorism, COVID-19

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“I have received the Body and Blood of Christ. This has strengthened my faith.”
Clean up

Beirut, we will not abandon you

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"We want to show them that, through our assistance, there is future for Christians in a country which for so long has been a beacon of Christianity for the Middle East and beyond.”

Pope Francis calls for prayer and fasting for Lebanon

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"In a special way, my thoughts turn to the people of Beirut, who have suffered so greatly from the explosion. Brothers and sisters, take courage once more! Let faith and prayer be your strength."
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