The long trip by a frail, 87-year-old pope was seen as a bold endeavor and a muscular step for a global church looking East.
Tag: Missionaries
Indonesia Is One of the World’s Biggest Sources of Catholic Priests
A seminary on Flores, a Catholic-majority island in Indonesia, ordains so many priests that a lot of them go abroad to serve the faithful.
Are Pacific Islands a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Accused Priests?
Over a decades-long period, more than 30 Catholic priests and missionaries moved to remote island nations after they had allegedly abused children in the West, or had been found to do so.
How American Pastors in Nicaragua Ended Up Imprisoned for Money Laundering
Evangelical pastors led by a Texas missionary in Nicaragua were accused of money laundering, in a widespread crackdown on religious groups.
Why Do Aid Groups Stay in Lawless Haiti?
Two American missionaries and a Haitian aid director were killed, the latest gang violence against aid groups in Haiti’s capital.
Why Do Aid Groups Stay in Lawless Haiti?
Two American missionaries and a Haitian aid director were killed, the latest gang violence against aid groups in Haiti’s capital.
Three Missionaries in Haiti Killed in Gang Attack
The latest assault by Haitian gangs left three people, including two American missionaries and a local pastor, dead in Port-au-Prince.
Pope Raises Concerns About Church in Nicaragua
Speaking at his traditional New Year’s Day message, Francis highlighted the arrests and expulsion of clergy.
Welcome Aboard the Aquidaban, the Floating Jungle Supermarket
The Aquidaban has long attracted colorful characters as the only ferry in one of South America’s most remote stretches. Now it may disappear.
Haiti Missionaries Describe Dramatic Escape From Kidnappers
The group of 12, including several children, walked 10 miles through the night. Later that day, the missionaries were on a Coast Guard flight to Florida.