In the Darkness of Cité Soleil, Where Is the Light of Christ the King?
EWTN News reports on the work of Sister Paesie, a French religious who left the Missionaries of Charity to found the “Kizito Family,” a community operating in Cité Soleil, Haiti—described as the nation’s largest and most dangerous slum. The article details the dire conditions faced by Haitian children: gang violence, trafficking, hunger, cholera, and displacement. Sister Paesie’s organization runs seven homes for orphaned and abandoned children and eight schools, serving approximately 3,000 children with education, catechism, and meals. She describes the escalating gang violence, including attacks on churches and communities, and emphasizes the importance of instilling the Catholic faith to combat the widespread practice of voodoo. While the article presents a narrative of charitable work and spiritual mission, a critical examination through the lens of integral Catholic faith reveals profound omissions and a troubling silence regarding the root causes of Haiti’s devastation and the true nature of the Church’s mission in the modern world.
