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May 8, 2018

Catholic Women's League forms a relationship with the homeless

From left, Chimene Boyce, Tracey FErguson, CWL Toronto president Ann D'Souza and Deacon Robert Kinghorn.

Chimene Boyce ran away from home at 15 and spent years living on the streets. She has some simple advice for people wanting to help the homeless.

Published in Canada
March 4, 2017

This Spanish prison ministry is helping rehabilitate inmates

The Father Garralda-Horizontes Abiertos Foundation has had such impact on inmates that a group of them have donated money to help the needy at Christmas.

MADRID, Spain – The prison ministry founded by a Spanish Jesuit in the 1960s has had such fruits as a group of inmates donating their own money to help the needy at Christmas, according to the head of the foundation.

Published in International
February 25, 2017

Faith offers a path for recovery from drug addiction

In trying to kick their habit, addicts need to focus on their physical and mental health, but there’s no escaping the need to deal with their spiritual health as well.

When Max began sticking a needle into his arm to escape emotional discomfort last summer, he knew his addiction to opioids had crossed a line and only faith in a higher power could bring him back.

Published in Canada
February 3, 2015

Religious say helping victims will entail stopping traffickers, demand

A person holds a candle during a prayer service in Yangon, Myanmar, Dec. 23, 2014.

VATICAN CITY - Bringing the light of hope to ending human trafficking means confronting the brutal "darkness" of evil that is driving those who exploit others, said a number of women religious helping victims.

Published in Vatican