In November 2020, the Ethiopian government launched a military offensive aimed at a rebellious regional government. The ensuing violence has caused tens of thousands of Ethiopians to seek refuge in Sudan. The United Nations refugee agency has asked for $150...
On December 14, 2020, the United States surpassed 300,000 deaths from the COVID-19 virus. In light of that devastating news, the U.S. Bishops doctrine and pro-life committees released a statement encouraging people to receive the recently released COVID-19 vaccine....
OXFORD, England (CNS) — Two European Catholic commissions warned that Arctic warming is intensifying competition over the region’s resources and urged tougher policies to protect its biodiversity and Indigenous communities. As exploration, mining, investment, and...
A church official and government representative have backed an appeal from five prominent rights groups to allow an unfettered visit to an island slated for the relocation of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. In a joint letter to Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Masud...
Millions worldwide lack clean water, but we can help conserve this precious resource by making simple lifestyle changes. 1. Change Your Diet. It takes a lot of water to grow, process, and transport food. Meat and dairy products are especially water-intensive. To save...
