Scores dead after hurricane rampages through Central America and Mexico
Posted in International NEWS The Americas

Scores dead after hurricane rampages through Central America and Mexico

MEXICO CITY (CNS/SE): Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of Hurricane Eta, which deluged…

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US Supreme Court seems ready to let Affordable Care Act stand
Posted in International NEWS The Americas

US Supreme Court seems ready to let Affordable Care Act stand

WASHINGTON (CNS): On November 10, when the fate of the Affordable Care Act (also known…

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Prayers for peaceful election in Myanmar
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

Prayers for peaceful election in Myanmar

MANDALAY (UCAN): “I do urge you to give a vote no matter how long you…

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Winning a battle but not the war against open-pit mining
Posted in Commentary Faith and the Environment Features | Commentary Social Justice The Philippines

Winning a battle but not the war against open-pit mining

Joseph Peter Calleja Catholic bishops in the Philippines have long fought against open-pit mining—a surface…

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Report highlights inhumane treatment of Vietnam’s political prisoners
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Report highlights inhumane treatment of Vietnam’s political prisoners

BANGKOK (UCAN): Prisoners detained on national security charges in Vietnam have to endure harsh jail…

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