Archive for January 27, 2018

Rejoice James, who survived a March 2017 attack on her village by Fulani herdsmen. Photo courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need.?w=200&h=150

In Nigeria, brutal attacks and a story of survival

It is common in Nigeria that nomadic herdsmen clash with farmers over the use of land. However, in the past... Read more

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Study suggests teenage girls don't have tools to navigate pressure to sext

In a recent study, teenage girls were found to feel powerless when asked for a nude image of themselves from... Read more

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Chilean legislators pass gender-identity bill

The Chilean House of Representatives has passed a bill that “recognizes and gives protection to gender identity,” an initiative considered... Read more

Mass was held in St. Peter's Square for the canonization of 35 new saints Oct. 15, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Two 20th-century martyrs move toward beatification

Saturday Pope Francis moved two 20th-century martyrs a step closer to sainthood, including Veronica Antal, a young Romanian woman killed... Read more