Peru and Ecuador: the oil is poisoning indigenous lands and peoples. Among the general silence, the voice of the Church is heard

It is invisible oil that has for years been steadily leaking from the pipelines that transport crude oil from the…

DR Congo, the world’s most forgotten war. Diplomatic tensions mount over recent clashes between government forces and rebel groups in North Kivu

More than 170,000 civilians have fled the Democratic Republic of Congo since November 2021, their prime destination are the eastern…

War in Ukraine: Eurobarometer, EU citizens support humanitarian aids, taking in refugees, sanctions to Russia, and weapons to Kiev

Persecuted Christians. Open Doors Report on IDPs and refugees: “persecution extends across national borders”

Open Doors global membership organisation, actively supporting persecuted Christians for the past 60 years, released its “2022 Refugee Church –…

Pope at audience: “Let us not forget the suffering people of war-torn Ukraine”

The Pope concluded today’s General Audience reiterating his appeal not to forget “the suffering people of war-torn Ukraine.” Francis’ catechesis…

EU Economic and Social Committee: EUR 60,000 for civil society projects dedicated to young people and Ukraine

Drugs: EU Report 2022. Mr Goosdeel (EMCDDA), “drugs have never been so accessible, everyone can be affected”

Pope Francis: “What great poverty is produced by the senselessness of war!”

“What great poverty is produced by the senselessness of war! Wherever we look, we can see how violence strikes those…

Drugs: EU Report 2022. Johansson (Commission), “relentless drive by organised crime groups to profit from illegal drugs trade”

War and Russia seen from Latvia: “Zero dialogue with Moscow. NATO offers security”

Interview with Velta Skolmeistere, researcher at Latvia University. She warns against threats from the Kremlin, while recalling the troubled history…

EU Commission: awards for European cities committed to becoming more accessible for persons with disabilities