Rising hunger and poverty impacting families in the West Bank
Hunger, poverty, and uncertainty are increasing across the West Bank. A new report reveals that 74% of families…
Climate Change Fueling ‘Most Widespread and Damaging’ Droughts in History: UN Report
Climate change is driving “some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history,” according to…
‘We deserve better’ – Charities urge Northern Ireland executive to drop ‘harmful’ anti-poverty strategy
Almost 50 charities and anti-poverty organisations have called on the Northern Ireland Executive to withdraw its draft strategy…
‘You Are My Hope’: Pope Leo XIV’s Message for 9th World Day of the Poor
As the Church prepares to mark the Ninth World Day of the Poor on Sunday, 16 November 2025,…
What are the US sanctions on Syria and what would lifting them mean?
BEIRUT (AP) — President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will ease sanctions on Syria could eventually facilitate…
Welsh voters want UK Government to do more to tackle poverty
According to a new survey, 75 per cent of voters in Wales believe the UK Government should be…
What would lifting US sanctions on Syria mean to the war-torn country?
BEIRUT — President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will ease sanctions on Syria could eventually facilitate the…
Pope Leo XIV visits the headquarters of his Augustinian order
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met with members of his Augustinian religious order on Tuesday, visiting the…
UK risks ‘sleepwalking into crisis’ with cashless society
Elderly people, especially those over 75, frequently fall into this category – but the advocacy group found that…
Japan’s ‘ice age’ employment generation is at risk of poverty during retirement
Japan’s “employment ice age generation,” now in their 40s to 50s, faces an increasing risk of being in…
The Only Winners in This Trade War Will Be Trump and His Fellow Billionaires
Trump’s erratic tariffs aren’t a recipe for an industrial comeback. They’re a recipe for corruption. ( Otherwords.org )…
Remembering Pope Francis: A leader in advocacy for the most marginalized
Among the tributes to Pope Francis, Vatican News spoke to Monsignor Robert Vitillo, who celebrates Pope Francis’ leadership…