Increased warming closing in on agreed limit, says UN report

The world is getting closer to passing a temperature limit set by global leaders five years ago and may exceed it in the next decade, according to a United Nations report. In the next five years, the world has nearly a one-in-four chance of experiencing a year that is hot enough to put the global... Read More

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July 7, 2020

Pope backs UN resolution calling for global cease-fire

Pope Francis praised the United Nations’ adoption of a global cease-fire resolution amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world. “The request for a global and immediate cease-fire, which would allow that peace and security necessary to provide the needed humanitarian assistance, is commendable,” the pope said on 5th July, after praying the Angelus... Read More

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June 24, 2020

CHA head urges Trump not to pull US out of World Health Organisation

The head of the Catholic Health Association has urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to pull the United States out of the United Nations’ World Health Organisation. “Withdrawing from the organisation at the height of the pandemic is counterproductive and only ensures that the US will have little influence on these efforts” to... Read More

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June 18, 2020

Pope reaches out to seafarers stuck on ships or without work

As travel restrictions continue in the hope of slowing the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis offered his prayers and solidarity to those who work at sea and have either been prevented from going ashore or have not been able to work. In a video message, the pope told seafarers and people who fish for... Read More

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May 29, 2020

Key UN climate talks delayed until November 2021

Key international climate talks postponed as the result of the pandemic will now take place in the UK in November 2021, a year later than scheduled, it has been announced. The United Nations “Cop26” summit had been due to take place in Glasgow in November 2020 hosted by the UK, partnered by Italy, but was... Read More

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May 13, 2020

UN chief urges faith leaders to challenge harmful coronavirus messages

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged religious leaders to challenge “inaccurate and harmful messages” fuelling ethno-nationalism, stigma, hate speech and conflict amid the coronavirus pandemic. The UN chief warned a video meeting on the role of faith leaders in addressing the challenges of Covid-19 that “extremists and radical groups are seeking to exploit eroding... Read More

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October 31, 2019

Franciscan brother in Kenya named U.N. Person of the Year

A Franciscan brother who teaches mathematics and physics in Kenya has been named Person of the Year by the United Nations in Kenya. Brother Peter Mokaya Tabichi, who teaches at Keriko Secondary School near Nakuru, was recognised for his work in promoting education for all young people. He received the award during United Nations Day... Read More

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