Esmeralda SolÃs Gonzáles is a young Mexican woman who was crowned last year as a beauty queen in her native town – and now she's joined the Poor Clare Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament.Twenty-year old Gonzáles has watched her story go viral over the last week on social me
Pope Francis appeals for dialogue in Chile as rioting and violent clashes cause death and widespread destruction.Pope Francis says he is following with concern what is happening in Chile.Speaking during his General Audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, the Pope said â
Humanitarian agencies are appealing to the international community to take action to thwart a worsening humanitarian catastrophe in South SudanUnprecedented flooding in South Sudan has affected almost 800,000 people. In the east and northeast of the country the high water levels have left th
“As believers grounded in our own religious convictions and with shared concern for the welfare of the human family, may we join hands with those of different religious traditions and all people of good will, and strive to do all we can – with a sense of shared responsibility – t
The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., was one of many organizations that testified Thursday during a hearing on a bill to decriminalize prostitution in the District of Columbia.The D.C. Council is currently considering B23-0318. Should the bill pass, Washington, D.C. would become the second p
The National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP) of Pakistan’s Catholic bishops, has released a statement calling for the urgent implementation of the Action Plan for Human Rights.Pakistan’s Catholic Church has expressed concern over growing insecurity among the nation
Pope Francis begins his message by referring to the theme for this year’s World Food Day: “Our Actions Are Our Future. Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger Worldâ€. The Pope notes that “despite efforts made in recent decades, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is yet to b
Turkey pressed its military offensive against the Kurds in northeast Syria on Saturday, with at least 30 innocent civilians killed so far and 100,000 people already displaced by the violence.By Devin WatkinsTurkish troops moved on Saturday to seize key highways that link towns in nor
The forty four bodies have been discovered in one hundred and nineteen black plastic bin bags in a well, on the outskirts of Guadajalara. This happened after local people had constantly complained of an increasingly foul stench. Forensic Experts have been working, trying to identify the bodies
Vehicles swept away by rushing floodwaters in south-eastern Spain. Several regions of Valencia, Murcia and eastern AndalucÃa saw their most torrential rainfall on record. And a tornado in Alicante added to the misery.Torrential rain also caused chaos on roads and public transport with two