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Thursday, 15 April 2021 21:45
St Vincent: volcano eruptions displace thousands
Volcanic eruptions on St Vincent have displaced about 20% of the Caribbean island’s population, as a UN official warned of a growing humanitarian crisis. Between 16,000 to 20,000 people were evacuated under government orders when La…
Thursday, 15 April 2021 21:42
Eritrea: Christians behind bars
Believers can languish in captivity for years in Eritrea. ‘They often aren’t even charged with anything and they don’t go to court’, said Greg Musselman from Voice of the Martyrs. In an unexpected move, Eritrea’s government…
Thursday, 15 April 2021 21:40
Haiti: seven clergy held for ransom
Kidnappings for ransom have surged as gangs gain influence amid a political crisis. Seven Catholic clergy, five Haitian and two French, have been kidnapped. The five priests and two nuns were abducted in a commune northeast…
Thursday, 15 April 2021 21:33
Mexico: migrants in limbo at the border
The Catholic-run welcome centre, the last stop for migrants before crossing the border into the USA, offers meals, clothing, medical and legal assistance. It has become a waiting room. The group running the welcome centre attributes…
Thursday, 15 April 2021 21:31
Coronavirus concerns: Thailand celebrations
By 9 April authorities were struggling to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak just days before the country's New Year's holiday (April 13 - 15) when millions of people travel around the country. The government response was…
Thursday, 15 April 2021 21:28
Coronavirus concerns: Indian festival
Kumbh Mela began this month. Hundreds of thousands of ash-smeared devout Hindus jostled to dip into the Ganges hoping to wash away their sins, while India reported a record surge in coronavirus infections. Huge crowds entered…