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Survivors of the Sumpul River massacre share their stories with young people, raising awareness and promoting a future of peace, in a meeting alongside Providence Sr. Vilma Franco, who also witnessed the war's horrors.

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Members of the Confederation of Latin American and Caribbean Religious, known as CLAR for its Spanish acronym, put together an altar decoration April 18 at the Catholic University campus in Las Tres Rosas, Honduras. Some 60 general secretaries, presidents of religious conferences and theologians representing the board of the largest organization of women and men religious in Latin America and the Caribbean gathered for its annual meeting to talk about consecrated life in the region. (GSR photo/Rhina Guidos)

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Latin America religious urged to continue 'prophetic' 65-year history

At their annual CLAR leadership gathering, this year held in Honduras, Latin American men and women religious reflected on their role as a synodal church amid political instability, persecution and economic inequality.

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Q&A with Sr. Marjory Mwansa, breaking ground in orthopedic care in Zambia

Sr. Marjory Mwansa, a physiotherapist administrator at St. John Paul II Mission Orthopaedic Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia, said the state-of-the-art medical facility is a beacon of hope for children with disabilities.

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Monday Starter: Benedictine sisters denounce remarks by NFL's Butker

The Benedictine sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, who co-founded and co-sponsor Benedictine College, have joined the chorus of voices denouncing remarks made by commencement speaker Harrison Butker.

Sr. Lydia Timkova of the Dominican Sisters of Blessed Imelda teaches a catechism class in Mukachevo, Ukraine, in February 2023. The image's photographer, Gregg Brekke, worked with GSR international correspondent Chris Herlinger in reporting on much of the Ukraine portion of the series "Hope Amid Turmoil: Sisters in Conflict Areas." He also won two awards of excellence for his photography, including work that appeared in GSR.

GSR, NCR honored with Associated Church Press awards

Global Sisters Report has once again been honored for its series "Hope Amid Turmoil: Sisters in Conflict Areas" — one of 10 awards awarded to GSR and the National Catholic Report by the Associated Church Press.

In El Salvador, historical memory brings together generations to prevent future atrocities

Survivors of the Sumpul River massacre share their stories with young people, raising awareness and promoting a future of peace, in a meeting alongside Providence Sr. Vilma Franco, who also witnessed the war's horrors.

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Members of the Confederation of Latin American and Caribbean Religious, known as CLAR for its Spanish acronym, put together an altar decoration April 18 at the Catholic University campus in Las Tres Rosas, Honduras. Some 60 general secretaries, presidents of religious conferences and theologians representing the board of the largest organization of women and men religious in Latin America and the Caribbean gathered for its annual meeting to talk about consecrated life in the region. (GSR photo/Rhina Guidos)

Latin America religious urged to continue 'prophetic' 65-year history

At their annual CLAR leadership gathering, this year held in Honduras, Latin American men and women religious reflected on their role as a synodal church amid political instability, persecution and economic inequality.

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Sr. Rosario Fumnal, a member of the Religious of Jesus and Mary from Spain, teaches preschool students in Haiti. (Patricia Dillon)

Sisters provide crucial support for Haitians in the midst of crisis

In Haiti's capital city, "they are literally in hell," says Sr. Jaqueline Picard. The effects of rampant gang violence in Port-au-Prince reach the rural communities where she and other Religious of Jesus and Mary serve.

A water tank built by hand at Franciscan Sisters of Charity's compound in the Ifumbo district of Tanzania. (Courtesy of Sr. Senorina Lukwachala)

Hope and resilience among sisters in Tanzania

It was clear to me as I was with them, that the sisters cultivated hope that strengthened their resiliency, a kind of elasticity of spirit, a suppleness to spring back after being knocked down or crushed, not allowing pain to overwhelm and overshadow hope.

Sr. Eneless Chimbali (left) is pictured with other sisters at the Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel in Entebbe during the All-Africa Conference: Sister to Sister convening in Uganda, April 9. (Doreen Ajiambo)

Sisters convene in Uganda to share best practices, fundraising tips for ministries

Sisters from six African countries gathered in Entebbe, Uganda, to learn strategies and income-generating ideas for their ministries, largely in social services.

Partners and student representatives in the "Sisters Led Youth Initiatives" project, including (second row, from left): Apostolic Carmel Sr. Maria Nirmalini; Sr. Jane Wakahiu of the Little Sisters of St. Francis; Sabrina Wong; and Sr. Molly Mathew of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians (Courtesy of Maria Nirmalini)

6 women's congregations in India come together to empower youth at risk

Six women congregations have come together to empower "youth at risk" in Bengaluru. "This is the perfect example of synodality in action as envisaged by Pope Francis," says Apostolic Carmel Sr. Maria Nirmalini.

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Each lesson connects articles about sisters or columns written by sisters to the good news found in scripture and church teaching. Action ideas and compelling prayer bring new learning alive. Teacher guides provide vital context and engaging activities to launch group discussions.