The recent violence left 20 people dead, including several women in the maternity ward, after an attack by rebel forces.
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Save Women, Girls from Trafficking, Mutilation, Pope Says
In his Angelus address, Pope Francis called for an end to human trafficking, abortion and practices that humiliate girls and women.
Pope Honors Women Religious in February
Designating February in their honor, Pope Francis thanked consecrated religious women and encouraged them to stand up for themselves and their ministries.
Learn Black Catholic History, Professor Says
Black Catholic history can guide Church’s response to racism, historian Shannen Dee Williams tells Catholic Social Ministry Gathering.
Pope Prays for Man who Interrupted His Talk on Communion of Saints
A man interrupting Pope Francis’ audience on the saints was escorted out; the Holy Father led a prayer for him
Myanmar Defies Junta with ‘Silent Strike’
On the anniversary of the junta takeover, Myanmar stages a nationwide campaign of noncooperation with government forces.
South Sudan’s Peace Village Endures
The Peace Village initiative founded by Bishop Paride Taban prevents deadly cattle raids and...
World Court to Try Myanmar Regime for Genocide
The International Court of Justice will hear a case against the Myanmar regime in February, for a possible ruling of attempted genocide.
Pope: Never Forget or Repeat Holocaust
Pope Francis observes annual commemoration of the Holocaust, held on the anniversary of the 1945 liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp.
Oil Spill in Peru Harms Environment, Livelihoods
Bishop warns that an oil spill fouling 100 miles of shore north of Peru’s capital city endangers both natural habitat and local residents.
Pope Sets Day of Prayer for Peace in Ukraine
Troubled by rising tensions and potential aggression by Russia against Ukraine, Pope Francis calls for a Day of Prayer for Peace on Jan. 26.
Bishops Visit Maryknoll Martyrs’ Tomb in El Salvador
Bishops from U.S. and El Salvador celebrate Mass at the tombs of Maryknoll martyrs Sisters Maura Clarke and Ita Ford. (CNS photo/Rhina Guidos)
El Salvador Celebrates Four New Blesseds
Four Salvadoran martyrs, two priests and two lay companions killed during the civil war, are...
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