A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly. Read all
A severe shortfall in donor support threatens vital protection for refugees, including thousands fleeing conflict in Sudan who are still waiting to be registered in Chad. Read all
Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United’s hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League. Read all
At the Koinonia Community’s “Salama” Center in Nairobi, Kenya, young mothers are learning vocational skills and striving for self-reliance after enduring harrowing pasts. The stories of Daisy, Eva, and Damaris offer a detailed look at how one learns to see a different side of Nairobi’s famous informal settlement. Read all
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room. Read all
In his homily read by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle at the concluding Mass of the Vatican encounter to mark the 10th anniversary of ‘Amoris laetitia,’ Pope Leo XIV calls on the Church to put the Apostolic Exhortation’s pastoral guidance into practice in the heart of families. Read all
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room. Read all
Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, receives the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal from Villanova University at the Laudato Si’ Village in the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, and calls for humanity to urgently work to protect the environment. Read all
The school has faced an uproar over how it handled assault allegations brought by a woman known as Jane Doe. Read all
The BBC’s Sarah Smith was in the room and describes Zacharia’s performance and the moment she broke news about Kimberly Guilfoyle being asked to resign. Read all
The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a calm first night in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after he underwent a successful lung operation without complications, adding that further information will be provided later in the day. Read all
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an “equal scale”. Read all
How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix. Read all
The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen. Read all
Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks. Read all
Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery at Gemelli Hospital, during which doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Holy See Press Office. Read all
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain. Read all
For the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), care for creation is not simply an environmental concern. It is part of their missionary vocation: caring for people, protecting the earth and responding to the needs of communities. Across Africa, this commitment is taking concrete form in gardens, fields, tree-planting initiatives, environmental education and advocacy. … Continue reading “OLA Sisters turning ecological commitment into action in Africa”
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey. Read all
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations addresses a debate on sustainable development noting the deep interconnectedness of all human dimensions. Read all
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series. Read all
At the “Tone la Maji” centre, meaning “a drop of water,” street children in southern Nairobi, Kenya, explore their talents and dreams for life, as recounted by our correspondent during a recent visit. Read all
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine’s future in the war. Read all
Pope Leo XIV has arrived at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where he is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday afternoon to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung. Read all
For the first time since the UK left the EU, we have a prime minister who will “unflinchingly” debate Brexit, says the BBC’s political editor Chris Mason. Read all
