In Central America, the report found that a total of 7.7 million people in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua “experienced high levels of food insecurity in 2021.
Water-Smart Agriculture: CRS’ innovative approach to mitigating climate change’s impact in Central America
Nation/World news briefs: April 11, 2023
In focus: Dubuque bishop resigns, ‘born-alive’ bill passes, Dutch growers give Vatican a floral gift
Vatican, environmental institute release action guide for sustainability
To help local parishes, schools, other groups and individuals reflect on the practical and concrete action they can take to help tackle today’s environmental challenges, the Vatican and the Stockholm Environment Institute have released a guidebook.
Photos of the Week: Feb. 13, 2023
In the spotlight: Turkey-Syria earthquake, blessing the Benedictine Torch, Our Lady of Suyapa
Social ministry ‘fundamentally a work of faith,’ cardinal says
The Mass celebrated by Cardinal Wilton Gregory came on the final day of the Jan. 28-31 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering. The meeting addressed workers’ rights, migrants and refugees, housing inequities, hunger and food insecurity, poverty, climate change, systemic racism, gun violence, restorative justice, abortion, domestic violence, and “pro-woman and pro-family policies.”
At international conference, Catholic activists urge action to protect biodiversity
With scientists warning that the loss of nature is accelerating at dangerous speeds, Catholic activists are urging nations at the U.N. Biodiversity Conference in Montreal to act to protect life on earth at all levels.
Pope, Council of Cardinals meet, discuss synod, safeguarding, COP27
“The meeting was an opportunity for a mutual exchange of updates on some current affairs in different key geographical areas and for an overall assessment of the council’s progress in recent years,” the Vatican said Dec. 7.
Migration must be managed, not stopped, pope tells European governments
Pope Francis said governments cannot and should not try to stop migration over the Mediterranean, but they must find better, more coordinated ways to handle the movement of people.