Catholic Relief Services in the Gaza Strip (Audio File) : From Vatican Radio
January 26, 2008
The country representative for Catholic Relief Services in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza is Tom Garafalo.
Kenya crisis death toll seen at around 600 : From Reuters
January 14, 2008
The death toll in Kenya has risen to about 600 from more than two weeks of unrest since President Mwai Kibaki’s disputed re-election, aid agencies said on Monday.
Priest-performer brings broader tale to life on the stage : From Arizona Star
January 14, 2008
More than 500 people are expected to attend the 46th annual Southwest Liturgical Conference Study Week, which is being held in Tucson for the first time. The theme is “Eucharist and Justice: Walking in Charity and Peace.” Speakers at the gathering will include Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, Archbishop of Atlanta [...]
Ex-D.C. Cardinal Assesses Plight : From The Washington Times, LLC.
January 11, 2008
Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, archbishop emeritus of Washington, visited the Latin monastery in Gaza City yesterday while President Bush met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah. Cardinal McCarrick sat with the Rev. Manuel Musallem, leader of the Catholic community in Gaza, local and U.S. officials from Catholic Relief [...]
Kenyan bishop says his appeals for aid have been met quickly : From Catholic News Service
January 8, 2008
Bishop Cornelius Arap Korir of Eldoret told Catholic News Service things gradually were taking shape as agencies such as the United Nations, the Kenyan government, the Red Cross and other churches were joining Catholic relief agencies in sending financial and material assistance.