The National Executive Secretary of the Doctrinal Commission at the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), Fr. Peter Debo, recently facilitated a two-day joint workshop for the Diocese of Kabale and the Archdiocese of Mbarara. The formation workshop was held under the theme: “Growing Together in Faith: Strengthening Catholic Identity through Local Faith Groups.”

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Thousands of people have been displaced in the new outbreak of armed violence in Haiti in the Artibonite and West departments, increasing the severity of the emergency on humanitarian aid, disrupting healthcare services and increasing forced returns. Despite these challenges, the local church communities continue to sustain education, pastoral outreach, and humanitarian activities.

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Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lampedusa, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) advocate Amaya Valcárcel says his concern for migrants and for often overlooked crises such as Myanmar and Sudan serves as a powerful reminder of the innocent victims of conflict and displacement, and calls the world to place human dignity and solidarity at the centre of its response.

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Mata was detained on June 29, released the same day, and as of June 30 reportedly is under house arrest. At a June 28 Mass he asked for prayers for the persecuted Church, triggering retaliation.

A Wyoming Catholic College student wins a White House civics competition, Benedictine College shows off its new library, and more in this week’s roundup of Catholic education news in the U.S.

Filipino bishop calls out government corruption, anti-trafficking leaders meet in Thailand, Australian bishops call for prayers for sea mariners, and more in this week's Catholic world news roundup.

The Diocese of Nkongsamba gave thanks for the release of Father John Bosco Bihkong and Brothers Sylvester Sewong and Marie Rodrigue, who were kidnapped on June 27.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s Chief of Mission for Italy and Malta says Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lampedusa offers a powerful reminder of the human dignity of migrants and the need for shared responsibility.

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The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has sent a communication to bishops around the world outlining what must be done to welcome back those who decide to leave the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X following the schismatic act that led to excommunication.

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Imad Dalil, Director of Lampedusa's "hotspot", describes the work of the Italian Red Cross on the island, which has seen over 180,000 migrants pass through after crossing by boat along the Central Mediterranean route.

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