Red Cross
Islamic Relief, other charities call for cease-fire to allow aid to reach Gaza
By Bob Smietana — October 19, 2023
(RNS) — Aid groups are doing what they can but worry that time is running out to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Nicaraguan government seizes highly regarded university from Jesuits
By Associated Press — August 17, 2023
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The University of Central America in Nicaragua, which was a hub for 2018 protests against the regime of President Daniel Ortega, called the terrorism accusation unfounded and the seizure a blow to academia in Nicaragua.
Kenya doomsday cult deaths top 400 as detectives exhume 12 more bodies, with the pastor in custody
By Evelyne Musambi — July 20, 2023
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Some 613 people have so far been reported missing to Kenya Red Cross officers stationed in Malindi town. Detectives are still finding mass graves.
During West Coast wildfires, religious groups prepare meals, offer spiritual guidance
By Alejandra Molina — September 11, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — As numerous wildfires rage across the West Coast, religious groups and their volunteers are receiving donations, delivering meals and offering sanctuary to families who have either lost their homes or who have been forced to evacuate their neighborhoods.
Pope Francis kicks off World Day of the Poor with free healthcare for disadvantaged
By Claire Giangravé — November 12, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In the week leading up to the third annual World Day of the Poor, St. Peter’s Square is a snapshot of Francis’ agenda of a 'poor Church for the poor,' as homeless and impoverished people find medical help and a welcoming and warm respite in the cold weather leading up to the holidays.
Taking stock of the clergy sexual abuse crisis: Holding bishops accountable
By Thomas Reese — March 28, 2019
(RNS) — As the Catholic sexual abuse crisis has rolled on, the demand that the bishops be held accountable has become the focus of inquiries from the Vatican to attorney general offices across the U.S.
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