In a speech to a “Catholics at the Capitol” online event, US Archbishop José Gomez calls on American Catholics to put aside political divisions and promote the Church’s teaching on social justice and the dignity of the human person. …

The United States announces plans to pull all US troops out of Afghanistan within 5 months, and urges NATO allies to work on an adaptation phase in its mission there. By Devin Watkins All US troops will be withdrawn from…

At forty-two days since the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines were delivered to Ghana under the Covax initiative, over 100 economies have now received Covid-19 vaccines across six continents. By Fr. Benedict Mayaki, SJ Over one…

The grim and growing toll of disappeared in Mexico’s 15-year-old ongoing drug war has reached 85,000, according to the government. By James Blears – Mexico City Billboards on street corners, stretching along the winding…

The Catholic Bishops of Peru issue a statement in view of next weekend’s General elections calling for the respect of electoral rules and democracy in the current context of the pandemic. By Vatican News staff writer In view of…

A huge increase in undocumented migration is presenting a crisis surge for Mexican and US Authorities faced with tackling an unprecedented level of desperation as indicated in the large number of unaccompanied children being found…

US and Mexican Bishops highlight the plight of migrants at the border of the two countries and call for humanitarian responses that welcome, protect and promote the dignity of people who feel compelled to migrate. By Fr. Benedict…

The UN health agency says it needs 10 million doses of vaccine to help 20 poor countries start their Covid-19 vaccination programme. By Robin Gomes The United Nations health agency has appealed again to the world’s richer…

UNICEF highlights the damaging impact of total or partial school closures on the education of children in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The UN agency says the Latin American and Caribbean region is experiencing a crisis that has left…

The Bishops of Venezuela release a statement in which they voice their concerns regarding growing pressure to legalize abortion, euthanasia and gender ideology in the country. By Lisa Zengarini The bishops of Venezuela are…