The 19th Annual Immigration & Policy Conference, which brings together government workers, politicians, lawyers, journalists and representatives of humanitarian organizations, unraveled numbers and unveiled trends in the movement of people across continents.
Conference takes bird’s-eye view at complex U.S. immigration landscape
Indiana abortion ban temporarily blocked as court challenge moves forward
The ruling temporarily reinstates access to abortion in Indiana up to 22 weeks gestation as allowed by state law prior to Sept. 15, the date when S.B. 1, as the new law is known, went into effect.
Experts urge world to deter Russia from using nuclear weapons in Ukraine
A former deputy secretary-general of NATO said threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine must be taken seriously.
Northern Ireland census shows more Catholics than Protestants
The data has led to calls for a referendum for voters to decide whether to remain part of Britain or join with the rest of Ireland and form a new country.
Science needs to have peace be its goal, Pontifical Academy of Sciences says
The pope said scientific research and discoveries must be placed at the service of peace, development and protection of the planet.
Cardinal Parolin, Russian foreign minister meet at U.N.
The Russian foreign minister continued expressing his appreciation for the cardinal’s efforts “to promote more stability, more justice and, of course, the rule of law.”
Chad’s bishops pull out of national dialogue, will pray for both sides
The bishops’ conference of Chad announced in September 2022 it has withdrawn from the Inclusive National Dialogue organized by the military government, saying it was “controlled by group interests” and failed to ensure genuine discussion.
South Korean delegation coming to U.S. to seek ways to build lasting peace
The Oct. 5-6 peace conference at The Catholic University of America is the sixth in an annual series and the first on U.S. soil since 2017.