Nation and world briefs

Ministry, ecology, mission are main themes at synod’s first week

Among the topics was discussion of solutions to the lack of access to the sacraments

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Caritas works to help Syrians displaced by Turkish bombings

The United Nations estimates that more than 400,000 need humanitarian aid since Turkey began attacks in early October

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Pastoral care of Hispanics, outreach to youth top Encuentro priorities

Post-Encuentro meeting went over final recommendations from national gathering and identify pressing needs