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Pope Francis offers condolences after 69 die in Nepal plane crash
The plane was carrying 72 passengers from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a popular base for trekkers in the Annapurna mountain range... Read more
Arrest of Christians in Nepal prompts religious freedom worry
Reports of five Christians being arrested on faith-related charges in Nepal this week have sparked international concern and calls for... Read more
Nepal says 'no' to online porn
Nepal has introduced a ban on pornography as part of a government initiative to stem the country’s high rate of... Read more
Nepalis show resilience one year after devastating earthquake
Members of the international Catholic aid agency Caritas visited Nepal last week to mark the anniversary of a devastating earthquake... Read more
A drastic threat looms for an already ravaged Nepal – the rain season
With 3-4 months of heavy rain at their doorstep, Nepal citizens who have been without shelter for nearly a month... Read more
Pope Francis donates $100,000 to Nepal relief efforts
After Saturday’s massive earthquake devastated the Southeast Asian country of Nepal, the Pontifical Council Cor Unum has offered financial assistance... Read more
Pope Francis assures Nepal earthquake survivors of his closeness and prayers
Pope Francis led the crowds gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for the weekly Regina Caeli address in praying for the... Read more
