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Syrian, Iraqi refugees find Catholic agencies meet wide range of needs
Fleeing conflict and violence back home, refugees from Syria and Iraq praised the Catholic humanitarian agencies helping them to cope with their trauma while starting a new life in their adopted safe haven of Jordan. Living became impossible in Ahmed's northern Syrian city of Aleppo because of constant fighting and government bombardments.
New coffee shop, wine bar supports local refugees
A new coffee shop and wine bar has commuters and residents in the Camelback Corridor investing in more than a little “R and R.” They’re supporting the livelihood of local refugee families.
Community unites to support refugees living in Arizona
Five years after leaving his native country of Congo, Celestin and his family of eight arrived in Arizona July 24 as refugees. Two months later the former secondary school teacher was still without a job.
Vatican says Catholics have obligation to aid, defend refugees
Catholic laity have an obligation to root out traces of xenophobia in their hearts and recognize refugees as their brothers and sisters -- children of God whose dignity must be protected, said a new Vatican document.
In Sudanese parish of refugees, priest works to give people hope
Fr. Biong Kuol's parish is a sprawling collection of temporary huts made from sticks and sun-bleached plastic sheeting. A few skinny cows and goats wander about.
Aid workers: Icy temps mean more funds needed to help Syrian refugees
Snow, driving rain and howling winds in early January compounded the already desperate situation for Syrians caught up in 22 months of civil war seeking to oust President Bashar Assad.
Harrowing journey for family of refugees ends in Phoenix
St. Patrick parishioners welcome Cuban refugee family after a long journey to the United States.
Humanitarian efforts cope with unexpected refugees in West Africa
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Violence in Mali has created unexpected challenges to humanitarian efforts in neighboring West African countries.
Catholic aid workers find Syrian refugees are in dark about the future
BEIRUT (CNS) -- Refugees from Syria are in "complete darkness" about their future, said an official with Caritas Lebanon.
Father Simon Faddoul, president of Caritas...
“Here is God, here in His creation”
I can remember the first time I truly recognized God in nature. I was 16 years old and was white water rafting. Being equally terrified and thrilled by the rapids, I found so much joy in the adventure and anxiety at the thought of falling out of the raft (which, of course, happened). After several hours of mixed emotions, the rapids slowed and we were floating down the calm river.
