United Nations

In focus: Dubuque bishop resigns, ‘born-alive’ bill passes, Dutch growers give Vatican a floral gift

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.

World leaders’ failure to come together and fully implement previous agreements is a threat to human well-being and the health of the planet.

In the spotlight: National Youth Advisory Council, eucharistic procession, Vatican II anniversary, Brazilian procession

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.”

In the spotlight: Papal trip to Kazakhstan, Pakistan floods, Canadian wildfires

In focus: Michigan abortion law, war reparations for Poland, youth rounded up in Eritrea

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.