Archbishop Gallagher defends Pope’s push for peace in Ukraine
In response to criticism that the Holy Father should take a harder line against Russia as the aggressor in the Ukraine war, veteran Vatican diplomat Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher has defended Pope Francis' push for peace in the eastern European country.
Bishops slam bid to enshrine abortion rights into European Union’s Rights charter
The inclusion of abortion into the European Union's Charter of Fundamental Rights was denounced by European bishops on Tuesday in a statement.
UK home secretary warns of the rising threat from Islamic terrorists
The British Home Secretary has warned that the risk of terrorism is rising.
House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan warns FBI chief Wray over targeting Catholics
Chairman of the US House Judiciary Committee, Jim Jordan, is threatening to hold the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in contempt if he does not reveal information on the bureau's emphasis on parents who are dissatisfied with school rules and its projected infiltration of Catholics who oppose abortion.
Pope appoints new auxiliary bishops for Los Angeles Archdiocese in USA
Pope Francis has has named four local priests as its new auxiliary bishops to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to assist Archbishop Jose Gomez.
Republicans override governor’s veto on minor gender surgery ban in USA’s Louisiana
The Republican-controlled House in Louisiana voted on Tuesday to override the Democratic governor's veto of a law banning sex reassignment procedures.
Brazil federal deputy begins Rosary campaign to pray for nation, unborn children
In Brazil, Federal Deputy Christine Nogueira dos Reis Tonietto has begun a series of live broadcasts of Rosary recitals for the nation and for the unborn.
UK local council member gets suspended from Conservative Party for anti-gay tweet
A local council member in the United Kingdom is resorting to legal action after the Conservative Party suspended him over a social media post in which he said Pride is not a virtue but a sin.
Nicaraguans seek global intervention to tackle human rights crisis
A group of 160 Nicaraguans has signed a letter with 29 national, regional, and international human rights organizations, asking leaders meeting in Brussels to prioritize the human rights crisis facing the Central American nation.
Sound of Freedom clinches No. 2 position in US Box Office during weekend
In the United States, the crowd-funded hit movie ‘Sound of Freedom’ that exposes child trafficking moved up the box office ranking for the second weekend.
Volunteers of Catholic University of Chile set out to serve local communities
In Chile, around 1000 young Catholic volunteers are visiting various parts of the country to help local communities with their spiritual and infrastructural needs.
15 Indian organizations write to UN seeking immediate intervention in Manipur crisis
In the conflict-hit Indian state of Manipur, 15 organizations representing different ethnic groups have sent a memorandum to the United Nations about rights violations and the humanitarian crises going on since May 3.
UN Security Council discusses associated risks of artificial intelligence
In its first discussion on artificial intelligence and related concerns, the United Nations Security Council heard from several world leaders who emphasized the danger the technology may pose if it falls into the wrong hands.
