In focus: Dubuque bishop resigns, ‘born-alive’ bill passes, Dutch growers give Vatican a floral gift
Nation/World news briefs: April 11, 2023
Church leaders welcome move on Russian war crimes in Ukraine, decry abduction of Ukrainian children
Legal experts said the move against Putin, the first leader of a U.N. Security Council permanent member-state to be indicted, would impede his links with 123 countries party to the ICC, and mark a significant step toward holding Russian forces accountable for war crimes.
Religious leaders seek consensus-based approach for decisions on climate
World leaders’ failure to come together and fully implement previous agreements is a threat to human well-being and the health of the planet.
Photos of the Week: Oct. 17, 2022
In the spotlight: National Youth Advisory Council, eucharistic procession, Vatican II anniversary, Brazilian procession
Nuncio urges more accountability by nations for ‘crimes against humanity’
Archbishop Caccia called for “a global convention on crimes against humanity,” which he said would indeed further strengthen the current framework of international humanitarian law, international criminal law and human rights law.”
Photos of the Week: Sept. 19, 2022
In the spotlight: Papal trip to Kazakhstan, Pakistan floods, Canadian wildfires
Nation/World news briefs: Sept. 12, 2022
In focus: Michigan abortion law, war reparations for Poland, youth rounded up in Eritrea
ENCORE: Advocates: U.N. conference a chance to reduce threat of nuclear weapons
This time around, as the 10th review conference on the treaty approaches, non-nuclear nations, the Holy See and nuclear disarmament advocates are pushing for a strong statement on steps to achieve reductions in nuclear arsenals.