Caritas Internationalis calls US foreign aid freeze ‘ruthless’
Posted in International NEWS The Americas

Caritas Internationalis calls US foreign aid freeze ‘ruthless’

VATICAN (CNS): The “ruthless” and “callous” decision of the Trump administration to freeze US humanitarian…

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Violent weather patterns are crushing the poor
Posted in Faith and the Environment Features | Commentary

Violent weather patterns are crushing the poor

By Luke Hunt, UCAN This year’s monsoon is harsh by historical standards and marked the…

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Super typhoon triggers floods in northern Thailand
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

Super typhoon triggers floods in northern Thailand

(Agencies): Continuous heavy rains triggered after Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in Vietnam triggered flash…

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Protection against maritime pollution in the Philippines inadequate
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Protection against maritime pollution in the Philippines inadequate

MANILA (RVA News): A group of environmental advocates, fisherfolk, and civil society groups raised concern…

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Catholics join calls at UN conference for clean water
Posted in International NEWS

Catholics join calls at UN conference for clean water

UNITED NATIONS (OSV News): Idalina Roia Alfai is normally busy at overseeing water, sanitation and…

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