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An American religious sister kidnapped in West Africa this week is a former international leader of her congregation, who was moved to start a missionary outpost in Burkina Faso after a 2011 visit to the country. Sister Suellen Tennyson, a New Orleans native, had served at a missionary outpost in northern Burkina Faso since 2014. She was reportedly abducted by unidentified armed men on April 5 from the small home she shared with two other members of her congregation, the Marianites of Holy Cross. Tennyson, 83, was the only one of the sisters kidnapped during the assailants’ invasion of the home. The current Marianite congregational leader said they are praying for Sister Tennyson’s release, and are working with governmental leaders in Burkina Faso.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250904/abducted-american-religious-sister-a-former-leader-of-her-congregation-whose-heart-turned-to-missionary-work
Pope Francis on Thursday received the new Ukrainian ambassador to the Holy See, Andrii Yurash. Yurash said the Vatican is a sincere partner of Ukraine, “doing everything possible to stop the war.” Yurash took his post just weeks after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Since his arrival, he has participated in Catholic liturgies, spoken about the war, given interviews to media, and held meetings with other diplomats and Vatican officials.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250905/pope-francis-receives-ukraine-s-new-vatican-ambassador
Today the Church celebrates Saint John Baptist de la Salle, known for promoting and reforming Christian education, especially amongst the poor. He is the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools, which teaches around the world.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-john-baptist-de-la-salle-429