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Father Antoine Macaire Christian Noah escaped from his kidnappers in Haiti, February 2023. | Credit: Father Fausto Cruz Rosa, Superior Major of the Antilles Delegation of the Claretian Missionaries

"God really intervened": How a Catholic Priest Escaped from his Kidnappers in Haiti

Mar 3, 2023

Father Antoine Macaire Christian Noah, a Claretian priest from Cameroon, escaped unharmed from a crime gang that had kidnapped him in Haiti last month and has been taken to another country for his safety. 

Haitian Cardinal injured after earthquake destroys his residence. Dr. Fonie Pierre, CRS/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Cardinal Injured, Catholic Priest Dead Following Saturday Earthquake in Haiti

Aug 15, 2021

Cardinal Chibly Langlois, Bishop of Les Cayes and president of Haiti’s Bishops’ Conference, has been injured, while a Catholic priest died early in the morning of Aug. 14 after an 7.2 intensity earthquake shook Haiti.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims from the window overlooking St. Peter's Square on July 25, 2021. Vatican Media/CNA

Pope Francis Urges Solidarity with Haiti Following Devastating Earthquake

Aug 15, 2021

“In recent hours a strong earthquake has occurred in Haiti, causing numerous deaths, injuries and extensive material damage. I wish to express my closeness to those dear people who have been hard hit by the earthquake,” Pope Francis said.

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