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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Lack of clean water haunts millions in the Philippines
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Lack of clean water haunts millions in the Philippines

MANILA (UCAN): Expensive pipe water systems and corruption are among the main reasons behind a…

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Billions at risk during pandemic for lack of clean water, Vatican says
Posted in International NEWS Vatican

Billions at risk during pandemic for lack of clean water, Vatican says

VATICAN (CNS): More investment and action are needed to ensure people have access to clean…

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