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Hurricane Ian: Florida Catholic schools prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Ian
29, September, 2022

Catholic schools of all levels in Florida are taking measures to keep their students safe amid the imminent arrival of Hurricane Ian, which strengthened into a Category 4 storm overnight and is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast starting on Wednesday. Ave Maria University, a Cat

Afghan refugees: Pro-life pregnancy center reunites Afghan refugees with baby
29, September, 2022

On Tuesday night, Pro-life pregnancy center reunited Afghan refugees, Benafsha and her husband, Mustafa, who anxiously waited at Dulles International Airport for their son, 22-month-old Jasoor, to arrive from Afghanistan. Benafsha tugged at her long brown hair nervously, and Mustafa hel

US Assistant Secretary Noyes: global collaboration is needed to help migrants, refugees
29, September, 2022

US Assistant Secretary Julieta Valls Noyes, Bureau of Population, Refugees, And Migration says both governments and religious organizations must come together to respond to the growing needs of migrants and refugees uprooted by war and conflict. “We have reached a grim milestone:

Election 2022: Abortion appears on ballot in 5 states this November
27, September, 2022

Americans in five states will vote on abortion and the life issue in November. Three states — California, Michigan, and Vermont — are proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion. At the same time, citizens in Kentucky and Montana are voting on pro-life measures.

Italy Elections: Right-wing coalition wins  amid low turnout
27, September, 2022

Turnout for the election showed less than two-thirds of Italians cast their ballots, a record low in a nation that historically had high voter participation. Giorgia Meloni is poised to become Italy’s first ever female prime minister at the head of its most right-wing government s

Demonstrations continue over the death of a young Iranian woman
27, September, 2022

Demonstrations are continuing in Iran over the death of a young Iranian woman while in police custody. Mahsa Amini died after being arrested by Iran’s so-called “morality police” for allegedly wearing a hijab improperly. Demonstrations are continuing in Iran over the d

Death of Mahsa Amini causes unrest across Iran
27, September, 2022

Unrest is exploding internationally following death of Mahsa Amini who was arrested for supposedly wearing a hijab headscarf in an improper fashion in Iran. The Iranian government has accused the United States of using unrest triggered by the death of a woman in police custody to try to

United Nations: Haiti faces a humanitarian crises amid rampant violence
27, September, 2022

The United Nations' envoy to Haiti warns the Security Council that the Caribbean nation faces a humanitarian crises brought on by economic woes, gang violence, and political gridlock. Calls are increasing for the resignation of Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henri, as the country

Ukraine urges Russian troops to surrender as Pope Francis appeals to end the war
25, September, 2022

Pope Francis's appeal on Sunday to end the war in Ukraine came after Ukraine's president urged Russian soldiers to surrender and pledged they would be treated in a "civilized manner." The appeals came as Russia plans to send an additional 300,000 reservists to the frontlines aft

Pope Francis appeals for the release of kidnapped Catholics in Cameroon
25, September, 2022

Pope Francis has appealed for the release of nine Catholics kidnapped in southwest Cameroon. “I join in the appeal of the bishops of Cameroon for the liberation of some people kidnapped in the diocese of Mamfe, including five priests and a religious sister,” the pope said on

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