Catholic leaders in South Africa decry escalating school attacks, urge action — By: Catholic News Agency

The National Catholic Board of Education (NCBE) and the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Justice and Peace Commission have issued a joint statement condemning the rising wave of violence affecting schools across South Africa. / Courtesy of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) ACI Africa, Nov 26, 2025 / 14:43 pm (CNA). The…

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Pope Leo XIV to focus on Christian unity, relations with Islam in Turkey and Lebanon — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV departs from Rome on Thursday morning for his first international apostolic journey. The six day trip will include visiting Turkey and Lebanon. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Nov 26, 2025 / 15:35 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV will leave Rome Thursday morning on his first international apostolic journey. The wide-ranging trip —…

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Report details persecution of Turkish Christians ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit — By: Catholic News Agency

The scene outside a Catholic church in Istanbul, Turkey, where a reported armed attack took place on Jan. 28, 2024. / Credit: Rudolf Gehrig/EWTN Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 26, 2025 / 16:15 pm (CNA). A Christian advocacy group’s report details “legal, institutional, and social hostility” toward Turkish Christians as Pope Leo XIV begins his six-day visit…

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Catholic Charities gives Thanksgiving meals, winter coats to people in need — By: Catholic News Agency

Catholic Charities D.C. provides Thanksgiving meals to guests on Nov. 25, 2025. / Credit: Courtesy of Ralph Alswang for Catholic Charities D.C. Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 26, 2025 / 12:30 pm (CNA). Catholic Charities D.C. in the Archdiocese of Washington teamed up with a metropolitan utility company this week to offer a Thanksgiving meal and…

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