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Stress of fighting for land takes toll on indigenous peoples in Brazil

Oct 2, 2019

Pressure from land conflicts and decline of expectations and perspectives have led the indigenous populations in Brazil to register some of the highest suicide rates in the country, said the Indigenous Missionary Council, linked to the Brazilian bishops’ conference.

By Lise Alves

Tikuna deacon prepares to become first priest from Amazonian tribe

Oct 1, 2019

On a Sunday morning, Deacon Ferney Pereira was leading a prayer service in this small village’s Catholic Church.

By Catholic News Service

Amazon inhabitants hope synod will address lack of priests

Sep 21, 2019

The upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon will focus on the devastating effects of climate change on the environment and on indigenous communities, but it also will look at ways to meet the spiritual needs of the region’s people.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Catholics denounce attacks against Brazil’s indigenous peoples in Amazon

Sep 4, 2019

After denouncing the record number of wildfires in the Amazon in August and the growing deforestation of the region, the Brazilian Catholic Church is pressuring the government to guarantee the safety of several Amazonian indigenous peoples, alerting the authorities of the imminent risk of genocide in northern Brazil.

By Eduardo Campos Lima, CNS

As Amazon synod approaches, new focus given to indigenous rights

Aug 14, 2019

As the Synod of Bishops on the Amazon approaches, preparations in the region are taking place against a complex backdrop, as indigenous communities launch increasing protests against political policies they say infringe on their rights.

By Elise Harris

Christ is ‘springboard’ for doctor serving her people of Blackfeet Nation

Aug 11, 2019

As a physician for Indian Health Service on the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Dr. Mary DesRosier serves her neighbors, her friends and her family — and sees the face of God in them.

By Catholic News Service