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Claretian priest Fr. Antonie escapes from kidnappers in Haiti
A missionary priest has escaped unharmed after being kidnapped by a criminal gang in Haiti.

Republican lawmakers slam alleged politicization of the federal government
Some Republican members of the United States Congress are calling for the
downsizing of the federal government in response to a perceived targeting of
socially conservative groups by federal law enforcement agencies including the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation or FBI.

Inquiry finds pro-govt groups violated human rights in Nicaragua
A UN-backed human rights monitor says Nicaragua’s population has been kept "hostage" by crimes against humanity since 2018.

Pro-life group asks Congress to investigate profiteering from abortion pills
The pro-life campaign group, 40 Days for Life, is demanding a congressional
investigation into Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers in the US for alleged "profiteering" from the sale of abortion pills.

Pope Francis prays for the late Los Angeles Bishop David O' Connell
Pope Francis has conveyed his prayers and condolences upon the death Bishop David O' Connell of Los Angeles.

Church leaders in Jerusalem renew appeal for peace in Holy Land
Church leaders in Jerusalem are renewing their appeal for peace in the Holy Land.

Thousands rally for shielding families and children in Mexico
Thousands of people in Mexico have taken to the streets of the nation’s capital to support draft laws aimed at curtailing the influence of the so-called transgender lobby.

African activists slam censorship of anti-LGBT content on social media
African Catholic activist group, CitizenGo, has criticized Twitter, and other social media platforms, for censoring its content.

Homeschool enrollment rose 30% in USA during the pandemic: Study
A new recent study in the United States has found that homeschooling saw a 30% increase in the school year 2021-2022.

Republicans introduce bill aimed at more parental control over child’s education
Meanwhile, Republics in congress have also introduced a bill aimed to giving parents more control over their children's education.

Lawsuit seeks to withdraw chemical abortion pills from US market amid safety fears
All sides on the abortion debate in the United States are awaiting the outcome of a lawsuit in Texas that seeks to withdraw chemical abortion pills from US market amid safety fears.