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Venezuelan Jose Antonio dos Santos carries the flag of his country that reads "Virgin of Fatima, I ask for freedom for Venezuela," before the canonization Mass of Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto celebrated by Pope Francis at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal May 13. Several Venezuelans camped out all night at the shrine to pray for peace in their country. The Mass marked the 100th anniversary of the Fatima Marian apparitions, which began on May 13, 1917.

Fatima brings hope for peace in suffering Venezuela, pilgrim says

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FATIMA, Portugal – Our Lady of Fatima's message of peace to a country suffering from war and persecution resonates today just as it did a century ago, a Venezuelan pilgrim said.

Haitians in the U.S. since a devastating 2010 earthquake are urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to renew their Temporary Protected Status designation because conditions have not appreciably improved in their homeland.

Haitians fear being forced out of U.S. if special immigration status ends

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WASHINGTON – Wilson Jean-Baptiste is worried that in less than a year, he and his wife, Myrlande, will be left with a stark question: What to do if the U.S. government orders her to move back to Haiti because she no longer has protected status under immigration law.

The Latin American bishops' council, known by its Spanish acronym CELAM, condemns the ongoing violence in Venezuela and calls for the Church to find a way to provide the country aid amid food shortages that have left thousands hungry.

Latin American bishops appeal for aid for food-short Venezuela

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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Bishops from across Latin America condemned the ongoing violence in Venezuela and called for the church to find ways to provide charity to the South American country amid food shortages that have left thousands hungry.

A person inspects the site of a bomb attack in Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 31. Nine U.S. seminarians studying in Rome ran relay-style across the Italian peninsula May 6 to raise funds for displaced families in Iraq.

U.S. seminarians run across Italy to help displaced families in Iraq

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ROME – Loaded with peanut butter and jellysandwiches, bananas, Gatorade, grit and prayer, nine U.S. seminarians studying in Rome ran relay-style across the Italian peninsula to raise funds for displaced families in Iraq.

Pope Francis prays in the Little Chapel of the Apparitions at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, May 12.

Pope in Fatima: Honour the believing, tender Mary, not a 'plaster statue'

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FATIMA, Portugal – Mary's example of believing and following Jesus is what matters most; she cannot be some image "of our own making" who Christians barter with for mercy, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis chats with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa after the pontiff arrived May 12 at Monte Real air base in Leiria, Portugal.

Pilgrimage to Fatima a time of prayer, encounter, Pope says

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LEIRIA, Portugal – Pope Francis said his two-day pilgrimage to Fatima would be a time of prayer and encounter with Jesus and Mary.

The Irish Naval Service approach a boat filled with migrants Oct. 21, 2016 in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Tripoli, Libya. 245 were feared dead or missing from two shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea over the weekend.

Latest migrant tragedy prompts call to address root problem

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WASHINGTON – After hundreds more migrants perished last weekend in the deadly Mediterranean passage to Europe, one Catholic expert insisted that the root causes of migration need to be addressed.

A young internally displaced child walks outside makeshift shelters in late March at a camp on the outskirts of Qardho, Somalia. Bishop Giorgio Bertin of Djibouti urged the international community to focus on alleviating the drought in Somalia as 6 million people experience severe foods shortages and contend with the al-Shabab extremist group.

Bishop urges increased international help to tackle Somalia's drought

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NAIROBI, Kenya – Bishop Giorgio Bertin of Djibouti urged the international community to focus on alleviating the drought in Somalia as 6 million people experience severe food shortages and contend with the al-Shabab extremist group.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent applies handcuffs to people suspected of crossing the Rio Grande River illegally near McAllen, Texas, Feb. 28.

Texas bishops say 'anti-sanctuary' move will erode immigrants' trust of police

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AUSTIN, Texas – The Catholic bishops of Texas said the state's move to prohibit cities and other jurisdictions from providing sanctuary to immigrants facing deportation "does not help peace officers build trust with the migrant community."

In a statement May 9, Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner of Crookston denied coercing abuse victims from reporting claims of sexual abuse against a priest of his diocese.

Minnesota bishop denies coercing abuse victim from reporting allegation

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner of Crookston "categorically denies that he in any way forced, coerced or encouraged" a candidate for the permanent diaconate not to report his claim of sexual abuse against a priest of the diocese, the Diocese of Crookston stated May 9.

Indonesian activists hold candles during a 2016 candlelight protest against death penalty executions outside the presidential palace in Jakarta. Indonesia has rejected the possibility of abolishing the death penalty at a United Nations hearing reviewing the country's human rights situation.

Catholic leaders criticize Indonesia's continued use of death penalty

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JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesia has rejected the possibility of abolishing the death penalty at a United Nations hearing reviewing the country's human rights situation.

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