Pope prays for quake-struck Indonesians
Pope Francis expresses his closeness and assures his prayers to all those affected by an earthquake in the Indonesian island of Sulawesi where search and rescue operations are underway.
US Archbishop Coakley reiterates calls to end federal executions
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City and USCCB committee Chairman for Domestic Justice and Human Development reiterates calls to put an end to the use death penalty as several US federal death-row inmates face imminent execution.
Concern for refugees in Tigray region
The head of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
Misereor raises alarm: 13 percent of the world’s population secures half of Covid-19 vaccines
The Catholic aid organisation Misereor calls on the European Union to provide all people with fair and rapid access to vaccines against the coronavirus after it became known that only 13% of the world’s population has already secured half of the Covid-19 vaccines.
UN, Caritas Bangladesh aid Rohingya refugees after deadly fire
United Nations agencies and Caritas Bangladesh have swung into action to help Rohingya refugees who lost their homes and everything they owned in a 14 January fire in their camp in Nayapara.
Amazonia sees surge in Covid-19 cases, new Brazilian variants discovered
Catholic institutions report a worrying rise in Covid-19 cases in the Amazon Basin, as Brazilian hospitals buckle under pressure amid the discovery of new coronavirus variants.
UN: Adaptation needed to reduce climate impact
A new report by the UN Environment Programme UNEP, published on Thursday, urges nations to step up their commitment to climate action in the face of rising temperatures and natural disasters.
Christians invited to join virtually in prayer for 54th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated from 18 to 25 January. During this period, Christians are invited to pray for reconciliation and unity within the Church.
Indonesia earthquake: at least 46 dead, hundreds injured
A powerful earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi just after midnight Friday, damaging homes and buildings, triggering landslides and killing at least 34 people.
CELAM: Universal access to covid-19 vaccine priority in Latin America
CELAM’s President says universal access to the COVID-19 vaccine should be a priority in Latin America in 2021.
