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In a world grappling with unprecedented levels of displacement, Sr Brigid Arthur CSB AO stands as a beacon of hope and a guide for action. The long-time advocate for those seeking asylum and refuge in Australia offers a compelling message: there are concrete ways to extend support and solidarity...
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The new Syrian leader, speaking on Arab television about how he intended to exercise his power, emphasized that he would hold the reins of government firmly in his hands because “power sharing would destroy the transition phase.” This statement can be interpreted in two different ways: either in the sense...
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Since the latest escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo a month ago, reports of grave violations against children have tripled, according to the UN Children's Fund....
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When mines shut down, some mining companies do not make an adequate effort to seal off access to the abandoned site. Neither do former mine operators pay much attention to the rehabilitation of the damaged ecosystem around a mine site....
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Activist Dayamba Bindré Roger warns that crises and conflicts increase vulnerability, making people easy targets for traffickers. Faith-based influencers in Burkina Faso are using social media to raise awareness and fight exploitation....
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More than 376,000 Palestinians returned to northern Gaza, hoping to return to their homes. Aid organizations are trying to support them, but the situation remains desperate....
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The Church has obligations to defend immigrants and refugees....
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Cardinal Cupich addresses reports of potential planned mass deportations targeting undocumented people in the Chicago area and reiterates the Catholic Church's commitment to human dignity, justice, and the rights of migrants and asylum seekers....
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Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of January 2025, and invites everyone to pray for "the right to an education."...