Port au Prince: The Episcopal Conference of Haiti has called on the nation to embrace hope and work for real change as the country prepares for the 2026 elections. In a message issued on 8 December, the bishops said the birth of Christ offers light in a time marked by violence, uncertainty and deep suffering.

The message, titled “The light of Christ shines in our darkness,” acknowledges the heavy challenges facing the Haitian people, who the bishops described as “tested” and moving through a long night of fear and pain. Even so, they affirmed that the country remains capable of “unexpected achievements,” pointing to the resilience that continues to appear despite hardship.

The bishops said that Christ’s birth in poverty remains especially meaningful for Haiti today. However, they stre

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